2019 Q2 Issue
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2019 Q2 Issue Articles
PERFECT STRATEGY
“All blackjack books should have at least one chapter titled ‘You Won’t Win’” -Arnold Snyder, 2002 Blackjack Hall of Famer Last fall, I lost a
Nevada Regional Common Ground Alliance
The Nevada Regional Common Ground Alliance (NRCGA) provides an effective local forum to discuss best practices in damage prevention in the state of Nevada. Their
Skybound: How The Future Of Underground Mapping Can Be Found In The Cloud
Land surveyors have been locating and mapping underground infrastructure to provide construction professionals and engineers with final plans and records that reflect an accurate representation of
Safety Tips For Operating Vacuum Excavators
Vacuum excavators have earned the reputation of being a safe alternative to traditional methods of exposing buried utilities in the underground construction industry. While this
Understanding Perception And Its Role In Workplace Violence
Perception is reality. You have probably heard that stated before, but may not have given it much thought. When incidents of violence occur, we often think,
Better Road Analysis With Machine Learning And Image Recognition
The City of Houston consists of approximately 15,000 lane miles that are heavily used and need regular repairs. Like other major metropolitan areas, a significant
Bringing Natural Safety To The Edge With Smart Metering
When utilities deliver natural gas, they must make safety a top priority. Advances in technology, like edge computing’s ability to deliver real-time metering data, make
Safety First: Staying Out Of Harm’s Way While Working In Traffic
Many jobs require a person to work in the roadway or on the roadside. According to OSHA statistics, 40% of roadway construction fatalities were caused
Rules To Dig By, Including Best Practices For Safe Excavation
Damage prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Utility owners, excavators, locators and the One Call centers. Each has a unique responsibility that requires a trusting relationship. Hundreds
A Story In The Making
96th and Gray Road, Indiana (Counties: Marion, Hamilton) | A 24-inch pvc main was damaged within a 4,800 mile water main infrastructure maintained and operated
Hydro- And Air-Powered Vacuum Excavation
There are many uses for manual excavation and hydro or air excavation (frequently called “vac systems”). The main use in the underground utility industry is
Truck Vacuum Excavators
Understanding Regulation and Safety Standards for Truck Vac Fleets Today’s vacuum excavation manufacturers are designing smarter and safer truck vacuum excavators to help owners and
GITA’s Role In Damage Prevention
Conversations, Conferences, and Continuing Education One of the ongoing missions of the Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA) is continuing education. I had the honor
Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s initiatives, community events, and disaster response. Since
Bringing the HIDDEN Infrastructure into the Light of Day
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Hidden Dangers Of Confined Space
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
Trenchless Technology Center
Leading the Way through Comprehensive Validation of Emerging 3D Imaging Technology for the Inspection of Manholes and Sewer Pipelines The Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) at
How Internal Traffic Control Plans Help Save Lives
These 2018 highway work zone fatalities occurred within less than two months of each other: • A 68-year-old roller machine operator at a Tampa, Florida,
Excavator Outreach Program
Xcel Energy values our relationships with excavators and celebrates the hard work they do to build this country’s infrastructure in a way that protects public
Nulca Down Under
I recently returned to Queensland, Australia from the 2019 CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo held in Florida. I have been fortunate to attend
Smart Water
As a result of government focus, water and wastewater utilities are looking at a variety of technologies to prevent sanitary sewer overflows WATER UTILITIES USE
The True Cost Of Water Damages
Water & Sewer Pipelines: The Quiet Stakeholder Group Water doesn’t explode, burn, or electrocute people. Sure, water damages are inconvenient, but nobody dies from a
