On October 1, 2016, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) approved a new “provisional” Institute to begin operation. If all goes well, the Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute (UESI) will “graduate” from a provisional status (meaning the ASCE Board oversees the budget) to a full Institute status on October 1, 2017. UESI represents the …
It seemed an unlikely fit some six years ago when the Pipeline Association for Public Awareness decided to reach out to farmers and ranchers with the 811 message by teaming up with rodeo clown JJ Harrison. Harrison is now a recognized face of the “Call 811 Before You Dig!” message. The logo and its call …
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As an excavator, are you familiar with your One Call responsibilities and obligations? The state One Call Centers are designed to foster communication, cooperation, and co-ordination between those who dig (excavators) and those who own or operate underground utility lines (facility owners). Each state has supporting legislation that defines the responsibilities and obligations of excavators, …
There is a strong misconception in the workplace that all flame resistant (FR) clothing is designed for all momentary thermal hazards. A momentary thermal hazard is an event which includes some type of heat or flame lasting for a short duration of time. Each momentary thermal hazard has its own characteristics and, therefore, requires specific …
“Striking a natural gas line is not something anyone wants to take lightly,” says JimBob Sims, Director of Damage Prevention with Texas811. “Should it happen, you literally have only seconds to make decisions that could save your life. Calling 811 first puts you in the driver’s seat of safety.” Are you a do-it-yourselfer? You don’t …
James Cash Penney, Founder of JCPenney, once said, “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” This state-ment has never been more true than it is with the phenomenal growth of 811. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of 811 this year, Common Ground Alliance (CGA) was established in 2000 and …
It’s no secret that American infrastructure and the need to rebuild it is a hot topic these days. What many don’t realize is that the bulk of most underground utility construction work is done by contractors who keep safety and damage prevention front and center in all of their operations and construction activities. Damage prevention …
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