Horizontal Drilling (HDD) Written Program – Canada Industry Practice – ISNetworld Ready
 
Horizontal Directional Drilling involves complex equipment, underground hazards, and a high potential for utility strikes if controls are not clearly defined. Hiring clients and contractor qualification systems such as ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, CanQual, and PICS require documented evidence that contractors have formal HDD programs addressing planning, training, inspections, emergency response, and drilling fluid management. This Horizontal Drilling written program is designed to meet those expectations.
 
This professionally developed template reflects accepted Canadian industry practices and mirrors the structure reviewers expect to see during RAV evaluations. It provides clear direction without being overly technical, making it suitable for both field use and audit review. The document is delivered in an editable Word format so your company can quickly customize and submit it without rewriting content.
 
What’s Included:
Editable Word template built for Canadian HDD operations
Written responses aligned to ISNetworld RAV horizontal drilling questions
Pre-job drilling plan requirements, including stakeholder coordination and hazard assessment
Operator and locator training and competency expectations
Pre-use inspection requirements for HDD rigs, tooling, tracking systems, and fluid equipment
Line strike, utility damage, and unexpected obstruction response procedures
Utility locate, marking, verification, and potholing requirements
Defined tracker and locator responsibilities during active drilling
Drilling fluid handling, WHMIS labelling, SDS access, and spill response controls
Program review, documentation, and record retention expectations
 
Why Contractors Choose This Program:
✔️ Built for Contractor Portals – structured for ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, CanQual, and PICS
✔️ Reviewer-Friendly Language – clear, factual wording that reduces clarification requests
✔️ Ready to Customize – Word format allows fast edits and branding
✔️ Canada-Specific – aligned with CCGA best practices and provincial One-Call systems
✔️ Proven Structure – mirrors formats commonly accepted by hiring clients
 
Ideal For:
Utility, construction, pipeline, telecommunications, and civil contractors who perform Horizontal Directional Drilling and must demonstrate a formal HDD safety program for contractor prequalification.
 
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