What is the legal requirement for retaining a copy of the valid utility locate tickets on site during ground disturbance activities in Ontario?

Question: What is the legal requirement for retaining a copy of the valid utility locate tickets on site during ground disturbance activities in Ontario?

Answer options:

• They must be kept in the site office for all to reference ✅ They must be physically present at the excavation site and readily available to all workers
• They can be kept off-site as long as they are accessible by phone
• Only the site supervisor needs to have access to them

Correct answer: They must be physically present at the excavation site and readily available to all workers

Explanation: Ontario Regulation 213/91 (Construction Projects), section 228 (4), mandates that a copy of the locate information must be present at the work site and readily available to all workers involved in the ground disturbance activities to ensure everyone is aware of potential hazards.