Online Training

Directional Drill Safety (CAN)

Horizontal directional drilling, commonly known as HDD, is a trenchless method used to install underground utilities like gas lines, water mains, telecommunications cables, and electrical conduit without digging open trenches. It is one of the most efficient methods of underground installation available, but it comes with serious risks if not done safely. This course provides general information about directional drilling safety.

1h80% to passCertificate
Purchase Course$99.99 CAD100% online · Self-paced · Instant access

What You'll Learn

  • Types and sizes of directional drills
  • Training requirements and industry standards
  • Ground control and underground utility protection
  • Safety features of directional drills
  • Personal protective equipment (or, PPE)
  • Anchoring systems
  • The operator's manual
  • Hazards specific to directional drilling
  • Emotions and physical health

About This Course

Operating a directional drill requires more than knowing how to run the controls. You need to understand what is happening underground, how to protect yourself and your crew, and how to respond when something goes wrong. Striking an underground utility, getting entangled in rotating drill pipe, or losing control of drilling fluid can lead to catastrophic outcomes.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:
•    Identify the main types and sizes of directional drills
•    Describe the training and standards required for HDD operations in Canada
•    Explain the importance of ground control and utility locating
•    Recognize the key safety features on a directional drill
•    List the PPE requirements for HDD operations
•    Describe the purpose and function of anchoring systems
•    Explain the role of the operator's manual in safe operation
•    Identify hazards associated with directional drilling
•    Recognize the impact of physical and mental health on safe operation

Course Requirements

Estimated Duration
This course is approximately 60 minutes long.
Pass Requirements
The pass mark for this course is 80%. Learners can make 3 attempts to pass the course before it must be reassigned.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
Registration Fee
$99.99 CAD
Directional Drill (OSHA)1h 30m

Directional Drill (OSHA)

$99.99 CAD

Details4.6(13)
OHV (ATV,UTV) Operator Safety (CAN)1h

OHV (ATV,UTV) Operator Safety (CAN)

$99.99 CAD

Details4.5(31)
Fire Extinguisher Essentials: Fighting Fires Safely (CAN)30 min

Fire Extinguisher Essentials: Fighting Fires Safely (CAN)

$39.99 CAD

Details4.8(15)
Intro to Rail Yard Safety (CAN)2h

Intro to Rail Yard Safety (CAN)

$99.99 CAD

Details4.7(15)
Eye & Face Protection (CAN)1h 15m

Eye & Face Protection (CAN)

$49.99 CAD

Details4.9(8)
Hot Work Safety - CAN1h

Hot Work Safety - CAN

$49.99 CAD

Details4.8(8)

Frequently asked questions about online training

Common questions about enrollment, completion, and certificates.

What are the benefits of online training?

Benefits of online training include:

  • Cost effective: no hotels, travel, meals and less time away from the workplace.
  • Convenient: courses can be completed wherever you have access to a computer and internet access.
  • Self paced: students can pause at any time and continue where they left off.
  • Consistent: video/slide format ensures the course is the same every time.
  • Easy verification: online access to training and certification records for students and managers.
Which online training courses does Safe + Sound offer?
What is BIS Safety Software Inc.?

BIS Safety Software Inc. is a network of more than 200 leading safety training companies from across North America who collectively share and provide companies and individuals with access to a wide variety of safety training courses through one centralized online application.

Since 2010, the collaborative partnership between these training companies has not only enabled the best-of-the-best in online safety training to be brought together in one location but it is also helping to improve industry safety performance through the provision of convenient, cost-effective training.

Our partners BIS Safety Software Inc. are, in our opinion, the best providers of online safety training courses in Canada. We’ve been working with BIS since March 2012 and we are completely happy with the service they provide.

It might be that your first aid certification hasn’t yet expired but you don't feel confident in your skills and would like a refresher or you maybe you need to do a WHMIS course or H2S. Whether you're looking for Confined Space Entry, Firefighting, Ground Disturbance, Fall Protection, Safe Slinging and Rigging, First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, WHMIS, Wilderness Awareness, or many other safety courses, you will likely find them in our Online Course Library.

Is there a time limit for online courses?

Everyone learns at a different pace and everyone retains information differently. When you take a course online, you go at your own speed. If you get to a certain point and don’t fully understand the material, you can pause and go back for a review. On the other hand, if everything makes perfect sense, you can go straight through the entire course right to the test.

How does virtual proctoring/testing with webcam monitoring work?

When you start your test, you will be monitored via your webcam. If you disappear from the screen or appear to be consulting another device or other material, you will be disqualified from the course. The company responsible for virtual proctoring is Integrity Advocate. You can find out more about how their system works here.

Related Topics

Related Industries

Disclaimer

Safe+Sound First Aid Training Ltd has made every effort to ensure the quality and standards of educational products sold and distributed by Safe+Sound via this website. Once purchased all online courses and products are non-refundable and all sales are final. Please review all cancellation policy details prior to purchase.

Please ensure your specific jurisdiction and workplace accepts online safety training and allows online training for your use.

Safe+Sound First Aid Training Ltd is not involved in course development and all online courses are sold and delivered in partnership with BIS Safety Software and approved and/or endorsed agencies.