Safety
Northstar Hydrovac: The Industry Standard for Safety
When it comes to excavation, hydrovac isn’t just a smart option — it’s the safest option. By using pressurized water and a high powered vacuum, we can expose pipelines, cables, and underground infrastructure without the risks of metal teeth or heavy equipment. That means fewer strikes, fewer shutdowns, and safer job sites. It’s why hydrovac has become the industry standard for protecting people, property, and the environment.
Northstar’s Safety Commitment
We take that industry standard and raise it higher. At Northstar Hydrovac, safety is built into every step of the job. Our crews arrive trained, certified, and backed by recognized safety programs that keep us accountable to the strictest standards.
- Trained Crews
Every team member holds current certifications in H2S Awareness, First Aid, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance, and PCST/CSO, and workplace safety, ensuring readiness for any situation. - Certified Systems
We are COR® certified (Certificate of Recognition), proving our health and safety management system meets national audit standards. - Verified Compliance
Prequalified with ComplyWorks (Veriforce), Avetta, and ISNetworld, we meet client and industry requirements for contractor safety and accountability. - Energy Sector Standards
Through Energy Safety Canada, our training and protocols align with the highest safety benchmarks in oil, gas, and energy industries. - Gold Shovel Standard
As part of the Gold Shovel Standard, our excavation practices go beyond compliance — they set the bar for protecting buried infrastructure. - Safety Fitness Certificate – Satisfactory level
For training we should maybe add: Fall Protection, Confined space, Ground disturbance, PCST/CSO
Specialized CN: CN CROR, and CN Erail Safe Badge
What That Means for You
Choosing Northstar Hydrovac means choosing safety without compromise. With hydrovac excavation as the safest method available, and our certifications to prove we do it right, you get:
- Minimal risk of utility strikes or costly damage
- Full compliance with regulatory and industry standards
- Trained crews prepared to handle every situation
- Confidence that your project is being done the safest way possible
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