2019 Q3 Issue
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New Report Sheds Light on Industry Perceptions Since Downturn
Despite the economic downturn, 70 percent of those working in the oil and gas industry intend to stay, according to a recent report from PetroLMI.
Trends in Pipeline Safety: Preventing Third-Party Damage
In December 2017, a father and his adult son were killed as they tried to free a tractor stuck in a field. The tractor ruptured
RAISING AWARENESS IN THE MUD
“811…is that an area code?” Three 811 Mudders team members turned to answer, and one chimed in first to explain its importance. It’s amazing how simply
MALWARE TO DESTROY OPERATIONS
(August 2017, Saudi Arabia, an undisclosed oil and gas facility) Operational teams were busy working during regular business hours when alerts of many industrial control
New York 811 Honors Scholarship Winners on 811 Day
NEW YORK 811 CELEBRATED 8/11 DAY by recognizing the winners of the 2019 New York 811 Scholarship Program in front of a stadium audience at a
CGA Members Celebrate 8/11 Day 2019!
THIS AUGUST, CGA MEMBERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY were busy promoting the 8/11 Day safety message with a wide variety of creative and far-reaching campaigns to keep
Nebraska Underground Utility Contractors and Industry Partners Participate in Trench Safety Stand Down Week
OSHA ‘S NATIONAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM on Trenching and Excavation remains a high agency priority. The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) and its 31 chapters teamed up
The Great Irony
The Great Irony: Are Excavation Activities Related to Oil and Gas Field Expansion Damaging Pipelines? Oil and gas activity is synonymous with excavation. Drilling pad
Going Beyond Meeting ASTM Standards and Occupational Qualifications
With PHMSA amending the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations that govern the use of plastic piping systems in the transportation of natural and other gas, tracking
The Detroit Pilot
Practical Solutions for Collaboration: The Detroit Pilot Michigan’s aging infrastructure needs significant maintenance and improvement to support new growth and investment. The formation of the
Saving Lives through Education
Throughout the pages of this issue of dp-PRO, you will find lots of information about the upcoming CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference, March 24-26, 2020.
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How Do You Keep Team Members from Resembling Oil and Water?
If you consider the elements with which you work as analogies to describe the people you lead and serve, it might sound familiar. Some team
Gas Pipeline Damages: Know when it is Time to Evacuate!
When an underground gas pipeline is damaged and leaks, it is commonly referred to as soil gas migration. Studies show that gas from a damaged
Damage Prevention Hero – Carlos Arras
Carlos Arras A True Leader Willing to Share his Expertise with Others WE ASKED SEVERAL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO KNOW THIS ISSUE’S DAMAGE PREVENTION HERO ,
Industry News – Fall 2019
WISCONSIN EXPLOSION PROMPTS EXCAVATION SAFETY PROPOSAL Dan Lucarelli Named Executive Director of Underground Safety Alliance Dan Lucarelli has been named the Executive Director of Underground
Don’t Dismiss Emergency Preparedness Exercises as a Business Interruption; see them as Disaster Preparedness and Prevention.
Several years ago, I presented a session at the CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo titled “The Six P’s of Planning.” I firmly believe
EDPL Group: Off the Ground
The Emerging Damage Prevention Leaders group (EDPL) was officially launched at the 2019 CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo, in Tampa, Florida with a
Prevent Trench Injuries and Fatalities with Knowledge and Action
Working in trenches and other excavations is one of construction’s most dangerous activities. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the fatality rate
Calendar of Upcoming Events – Fall 2019
September 5-6 JJ Harrison: Spokane Interstate Rodeo (Spokane, WA) 7-13 National Safety Council (San Diego, CA) 8-11 APWA PWX (Seattle, WA) 8-12 NACAA Annual Meeting (Fort Wayne, IN) 9-11 WaterPro
PPL Electric Utilities: The Show Must Go On!
THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN across Pennsylvania are getting valuable lessons in how to stay safe around electricity through an entertaining theater program that PPL Electric Utilities has
SOCIAL MEDIA
WHAT DO YOU THINK ? This issue’s question: What social media do you use professionally? A) Facebook B) LinkedIn C) Instagram D) Twitter E) YouTube F) Other To answer click on link: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/tqc5FWOX Last issue’s result:
AVAILABLE NOW: CGA’s first-ever White Paper on Effective Excavator Outreach
Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has drawn on its wealth of data to publish its first-ever White Paper: Data-Informed Insights and Recommendations for More Effective Excavator
What’s Wrong with this Picture? – Fall 2019
WHAT DID YOU FIND WRONG? A person is standing on the excavator’s entry door threshold holding the grab handles. This person can fall and die, hit
Guess What I FOUND!
As a private utility locator, I often serve customers who have no idea what, if anything, might be in conflict with an upcoming dig. “That’s
811 Takes Home Fourth Preakness Stakes Win!
For a fourth time, the national call-before-you-dig number has once again made history as “Call 811” rode to another Preakness Stakes victory with jockey Tyler
Nebraska Underground Utility Contractors and Industry Partners Participate in Trench Safety Stand Down Week
THE NATIONAL UTILITY Contractors Association (NUCA) and its 31 chapters teamed up with OSHA, the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA), Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Miss Utility/District One Call Scholarship Program
THIS SUMMER, Miss Utility/District One Call hosted a celebratory luncheon to award scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Maryland and Washington D.C. area through
Dig Safe at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
DIG SAFE SYSTEM INC., the Call Before You Dig center for Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, is excited to announce a new addition
Safe Digging Poster Contest Spreads 811 Awareness
NEBRASKA ELEMENTARY students ages 8 to 11 were invited to join Nebraska811 on a “pirate adventure” to learn about underground utility lines and the dangers of
TOP RATED OF 2019
The CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo is a great place to gain knowledge in the damage prevention industry. Featuring the best speakers in
Communication is the Key when it comes to Unlocatable Underground Facilities.
SAFETY AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR UNLOCATABLE FACILITIES UNLOCATABLE UNDERGROUND FACILITIES pose a significant risk to excavators and the communities in which they work. Any facility operator with
Before You Dig: The Latest GPR Technology gives Contractors in the Oil and Gas Industry an Edge.
Line of Defense in the Oil and Gas Fields: The latest GPR Technology gives Contractors in the Oil and Gas Industry an Edge Installation and
Dig Safely New York Unveils its State-of-the-Art Center for Damage Prevention.
A Commitment to EDUCATION A little over a year ago, representatives of Dig Safely New York, Inc. with a vision joined industry stakeholders and state officials
The Disruptive Nature of Advanced Distribution Management Systems Demands a Strong Focus on Training.
THE BREADTH and speed of the digital change and transformation taking place within electric distribution are unparalleled. What started as a series of initial innovations like