2018 Special Locate Issue
2018 Special Locate Issue Articles
DEFENDING YOUR LOCATE: Keys to Minimizing Potential Liability
The vast majority of utility locators I have met in more than 30 years of pursuing and defending utility damage claims are conscientious and truly
THE KEY to Retaining Frontline Employees
Employee turnover costs real money. For low salary, high turnover positions, the impact can be as much as 16% of annual pay – or about
Breakfast in Saskatchewan
THE ANNUAL Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance Contractor Safety Awareness presentation and breakfast in Saskatchewan has been successfully delivering the Dig Safe mantra to front line excavators
Public Awareness – Special Locate 2018
LSAW / Top 10 Hazards LSAW (Locator Safety Awareness Week), established in 2014 by Infrastructure Resources and endorsed by Nulca, was developed to honor and recognize
The Hidden Dangers Of Confined Spaces
Every year, gas and vapors kill more than 100 workers, 25% of whom are well-intended rescue personnel who entered an unsafe confined space to rescue
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
ACCOUNTABILITY: Working with your PUC
On January 1, 2016, Ohio began its new enforcement provision for excavating near underground utilities. Ten years in the making, it was time to put
Leveraging The “Internet Of Things” For Damage Prevention
Most of the applications for the Internet of Things (IoT) are still in the incubation stage. Whether we want to solve challenges in modern medicine,
CGA’s 2018 Annual Meeting And Breakfast
A record 800+ damage prevention stakeholders gathered in Phoenix on March 7 for CGA’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Breakfast. Thank you to all who traveled
Louisville Gas & Electric Marks Gas Lines Electronically
Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) is employing new technology in its continuous efforts to further enhance safety across the more than 4,700 miles of
Tales From The Field
Locate Technicians from USIC Share their Stories and Tips for New Locators Michael Feenaughty » TALE FROM THE FIELD: MICHAEL FEENAUGHTY I joined USIC in
Locating For Life: A Perspective from Georgia
Underground utility locating is considered the second line of defense in damage prevention, with the first line being the One Call (811) process. Facility damage
First Nulca-Accredited GPR Training Course for Utility Locators
On March 6, 2018 at the CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, Sensors & Software delivered the first ever Nulca- accredited
Industry News – Special Locate 2018
A NEW VEHICLE FOR DAMAGE PREVENTION One Call Concepts, Inc. (OCC) is once again partnering with Paul Teutul, Jr. of Paul Jr. Designs (PJD) for
Locate your leaders
In an industry known for a myriad of technical gadgets designed for precise location, a mystery appears to persist when it comes to locating the
811 Frozen Fun
DURING THE 2018 Super Bowl in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Regional CGA promoted 811 to a city filled with visitors and media from around the world. Minnesota
Damage Prevention Hero – Stephanie Menning
Stephanie Menning A Dedication to Damage Prevention that Inspires Stephanie Meaning » STEPHANIE MENNING IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MINNESOTA UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (MUCA),
The DBYD Infrastructure Damage Reporting System (IDRS)
In 2013, the Association of Australian Dial Before You Dig Services (DBYD) introduced a national damage reporting tool for its members. The purpose of the
Preventing Damages by Using PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS
THE 2016 CGA DIRT REPORT clearly shows that the percent of excavation damages caused by no notification continues to decrease, hitting an all-time low of 16%
In Search Of Pipelines
The PIPES Act 2016 calls for increased use of data and technology to improve pipeline safety, and contractors are acting quickly to fulfill this. But
Using GPR For Flood Damage
In the spring of 2017, southern Quebec, Canada had unprecedented rainfalls and widespread flooding. Rivers in the Montreal area burst their banks and submerged communities.
Damage Prevention in Canada
Canada is a very large nation, spanning more than 3.8 million square miles. Within Canada, there are 10 provinces and three territories. Each of these
Social Media – Special Locate 2018
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What is the Value of an Accurate Locate?
Upper level managers in our industry realize that accurate locates are critical to the protection of their facilities, the crews working near the facilities, and