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TRAINING PROCESS FOR COLLECTING DATA
PRACTICE STATEMENT:
Training for collecting data is provided.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION:
There will be training available on how to complete
and submit the data.
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COMMON DATABASE IN PLACE
PRACTICE STATEMENT:
An organization is identified to receive the data.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION:
A common database is in place and maintained.
The Common Ground Alliance's Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) is
the currently recommended database used.
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DATA EVALUATION PROCESS
PRACTICE STATEMENT:
An independent committee evaluates the data.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION:
An independent committee, with representation
from all interested stakeholders, provides assistance in evaluating of the data.
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PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION
PRACTICE STATEMENT:
Data collection is to improve damage prevention
efforts and to raise awareness of underground damage.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of data collection is to assess and
improve underground damage prevention efforts. It is not to be used to
penalize nor punish. Instead, it is for the purpose of raising underground
damage awareness through recommended training and education.
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DATA ANALYSIS
PRACTICE STATEMENT:
Data is summarized by key components.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION:
The reported data is summarized by key
components and made available to all industry stakeholders.
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