2018 Special Australian Issue
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2018 Special Australian Issue Articles
Pre-Excavation Checklist
❏ Lodge a FREE Dial Before You Dig enquiry online at w ww.1100.com.au or via iPhone App or by calling 1100 during business hours. ❏ Receive the
DBYD Process Chart
PLAN Lodge an enquiry via www.1100.com.au, the iPhone App, or by calling 1100 during business hours. You will receive a Dial Before You Dig Enquiry Confirmation
DBYD Best Practice Guide
The Dial Before You Dig Service General Responsibilities and Duty of Care The Dial Before You Dig service is the Essential First Step of safe
The Who, How And What Of Dial Before You Dig
“ANY PROJECT, IRRESPECTIVE OF SIZE, HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE ASSETS LOCATED AROUND THE WORK SITE, LEADING TO SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, COSTLY REPAIRS AND IN
Summary Of National Legislation
General Most Australian utility legislation is state-based. Some federal Acts and Regulations, however, apply nationally and are relevant to DBYD activities. This legislation governs conduct
Utility Locating And Mapping In Australia And The United States: Same But Different
As a private market provider of professional utility locating and mapping services on numerous continents, I have been very fortunate to collaborate with organisations all
Increasing The Visibility Of Safe Digging Plans In The UK
Providing asset records to all those who need them reduces the risk of utility strikes. Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? As a small island, with a
Special Insert: Oceania Damage Prevention Conference
Zero Harm, Zero Damage: Australia’s national organisation, the Association of Australian Dial Before You Dig Service is proud to be the major sponsor for the
Case Study: Triview Installation By Torus Networks
Ed George, Polyfabrics & Matt Van Hecke, CEO of Torus Networks at the Pulse Data Centre opening in April 2018 » Custom TriView marker posts
Horizontal Directional Drilling: Its Impact On Utility Location
There are storm clouds gathering for Utility Locators and Damage Prevention specialists and it comes with increasing use of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). HDD is
Marking System Prioritisation Tool
POST VISIBILITY: 360° visibility ensures post is seen by excavators and ROW maintenance equipment operators. MESSAGE VISIBILITY: Not just the marker, but the warning message must have
Protecting Pipelines And Buried Cables 24×7
An effective marking system is vital to the prevention of damages to buried facilities and avoiding life-threatening accidents related to excavation. A permanent marking system
Damage Investigation: Techniques And Best Practices
Unfortunately, underground assets strike occurs on a daily basis across Australia. The need to properly investigate the incident in a timely manner is critical for
Choosing The Right Locating Method & Technique
A variety of methods and techniques are used for locating a buried utility line. Before deciding on a best approach for a specific line locating
Locator Safety Awareness Week
LOCATOR SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK (LSAW), created in 2014 by Damage Prevention Professional magazine in conjunction with Nulca, is held the last full week of April. Damage Prevention Professional
Safe Digging Down Under
No matter which hemisphere you dig in, safety is the primary goal. I learned this lesson on a recent trip to Australia’s Gold Coast to
DBYD Certified Locator: A Game Changer For Industry In Australia
In recent years, asset owning members of Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) voiced their concerns with what they perceived as the inconsistency associated with the
The DBYD Infrastructure Damage Reporting System (IDRS)
In 2013, the Association of Australian Dial Before You Dig Services (DBYD) introduced a free national damage reporting tool for its members. The purpose of
Why Following a Process Is Important: The Seven Steps To Locating
I started in this industry close to 17 years ago with a leading locate manufacturer. I had a small amount of experience in the electronics
Oceania Damage Prevention
Thank you for choosing to take the time to read this Australian edition of the Damage Prevention Professional. Throughout these pages you will find insightful
