2019 Q4 Issue
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2019 Q4 Issue Articles
DIRT 2018
CANADIAN DIRT 2018 In 2018, seven Canadian regions reported damages via DIRT (Damage Information Reporting Tool). On average, 47 damages occurred per workday (assuming 254
Picture Perfect
As utilities incur third-party damages out in the field, every piece of evidence compiled during the investigation is important to the future recovery of repair
De-escalating Tense Field Encounters
Often Difficult, Seldom Impossible A common question asked during de-escalation training sessions is, “When we’re on the job (in the field), more and more people
Port of South Louisiana
As the largest tonnage port in the western hemisphere, encompassing 54 miles of the Mississippi River, spanning three Louisiana parishes, and receiving 4,000 deep-draft vessels
Industry News – Winter 2019
PALM BEACH Receives FEMA Grant to Bury Utility Lines The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the town of Palm Beach, Florida an $8.5
dp-PRO Survey Results
In the past two issues of the dp-PRO, we’ve asked you to provide feedback on the magazine and its value to you and the industry.
2019 CCGA Symposium Recap
CCGA’s 7th Annual Damage Prevention Symposium **Members of the CCGA Board of Directors posed for a photo. L-R, Front Row: Stephanie More (Enbridge/Atlantic CGA), Travis
Dr. Tom Iseley Retires
DR. TOM ISELEY has announced his retirement after more than 40 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of underground infrastructure systems. After
Engaging in Our Future
IN CONJUNCTION with the DPWG meeting, API organized a damage prevention/public engagement workshop entitled “Engaging in our Future” at Chevron’s offices in Houston, Texas. The
Global Spotlight – Utility Information Day
Utility Information Day Preventing Future Damage Strikes IN AUSTRALIA, Utility Information Day was held in the city of Parramatta on March 19, 2019. The day
Social Media – Digital Exclusive Winter 2019
WHAT DO YOU THINK? ———- This issue’s question: What are you most excited for at the 2020 CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo? A)
Publisher’s Column -IDIG: International Damage Incident Group
IDIG: International Damage Incident Group The CGA’s Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) is a system for gathering data regarding damage and near-miss events from excavation
Social Media – Winter 2019
#Safeexcavation #Safeexcavation WHAT’S TRENDING  Follow these companies on Facebook
Ask the DP Pro – John Brix
Q What are the Initial Steps you recommend for Creating a Company Culture of Safety? A By John Brix “You are a used car salesman…”
Reader Response Article: Safety First: Staying Out of Harm’s Way While Working in Traffic
Article: Safety First: Staying Out of Harm’s Way While Working in Traffic by Bob Nighswonger “Wow, I didn’t know that 40% of roadway construction fatalities
Leading People – 10 Tips to Prevent Automated Leadership
10 Tips to Prevent Automated Leadership Between cars that park themselves and speakers that seem to hide a butler named Alexa, we nearly no longer
Damage Prevention Hero – Ann Rushing
Ann Rushing Serving the Public with Dignity and Respect SEVEN YEARS AGO, ANN RUSHING BEGAN HER CAREER WITH NC 811 AS AN EDUCATION LIAISON AND
dp-PRO Utility Research Survey
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Industry News
In Memoriam: James (Jim) Barbera ————————————– It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Barbera at the age of 79.
Trenchless Technology Solutions
Trenchless Technology: A Growing Industry for Infrastructure Management ———————————————————————– The complex needs of North America’s underground municipal services continue to expand as critical infrastructure reaches
Advanced Cooling PPE Solutions
Advanced Cooling PPE Solutions Protect Workers into 2020 In order to continue to keep workers safe on the jobsite, safety and operational professionals must be
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Flagshooter Right after the ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday the 24th at 3:00pm, head straight to Booth 306. You will find yourself in a 10×20
Case Studies on Utilizing Human Factors Technologies to Drive Performance Improvements
The Challenge: There is an increasing need to raise the level of Inspector and CM performance as a result of: • Large replacement projects due
Mobile Technology: A Tool No Professional Should be without
For professional excavators, locators, and operators, 811 is more than just a click or a call. It requires a number of additional steps to ensure
CGA Excavation Safety Conference
March 24-26, 2020 | Palm Springs, California ——————————————– Zero Damages. Reaching the Goal Together. —————————————– The Excavation Safety Conference is the premiere international event dedicated
CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference Agenda
Monday, March 23 —————- 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM CGA Committee Meeting: OCSI 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration / Information 1:00 PM – 4:00
CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo Workshops
Utility Locating with GPR Course $295 Greg Johnston, Applications Geophysicist, Sensors & Software, Inc. This full day training course meets the NULCA “Competencies for the
CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo Session Topics
With over 80 sessions to choose from throughout the three days of the Excavation Safety Conference, there is something for all industry professionals. New topics
CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo Special Events
Don’t miss out! Participate in all our networking events for your best opportunity to connect with other industry professionals and grow your network! Attendee Orientation
CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo Exhibitors
3M 4iQ Solutions AIMS Companies Badger Daylighting Corporation Barr Air Patrol, LLC BOSS Solutions Buzzi Unicem USA Centriforce Products, Ltd. Claims Management Resources (CMR) Common
REGISTER NOW for best pricing to the CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo
CGAconference.com Registration Sponsored by Sponsors “The Excavation Safety Conference is an awesome opportunity to network with peers from around the world! The workshops and convention
Positive Response is a Collaborative Tool with the Ability to Communicate Details that occur after the Initial Ticket has been placed
A homeowner in Michigan hired a pool company to install a built-in pool. The pool company contacted MISS DIG 811 and a ticket was created
Actively Caring for People: the Critical Component of Behavior- Based Safety
What does actively caring for people (AC4P) mean in the workplace? Consider the difference between “caring” and “acting.” No one wants to see an individual
One-Year Dig Ticket: California’s Common Sense Approach to Safety for Farmers
CALIFORNIA STANDS OUT as the nation’s top agricultural producer, with 77,500 farms spanning 56 of its 58 counties. Like most other states, however, few farmers
Learning YOUR Way: Infrastructure Resources (IR) offers Educational Opportunities through a Variety of Formats
“Most people learn through a variety of stimuli ” Most of us recognize that people learn in different ways. The VARK model places learning into
Public Awareness
Annual Excavation-Related Damages to Underground Facilities Increased from 2017 to 2018, According to Latest CGA DIRT Report ———————————————————————— Increased damages reinforce the importance of continued
Can You Dig It? Day of the Dozers Breaks $250K in Total Donations!
For the seventh year, Minnesota Utility Contractors Association (MUCA) hosted the Day of the Dozers charity event and raised $59,657 for Children’s Minnesota. Over the
Planet Underground Events 2019
The Roundtable Live! August 8, 2019 planetunderground.tv/the-roundtable-live-2019 ON AUGUST 8, Planet Underground held its second 811 Day celebration, known as The Roundtable Live!, a groundbreaking
2020 CGA Communications Plan released in December
CGA IS GETTING ready for 2020! This December, CGA will release its new Communications Plan and Calendar to guide stakeholders in their efforts to promote
Save the Dates for CGA’s 2020 Committee Meetings!
THE COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE (CGA) invites its members to join us for our 2020 committee meetings. Please save the dates for the meetings below, and
Canadian Perspective – Call or Click. A Question of Safety
I was approached in August 2018 by Mike Sullivan, President of Alberta One-Call (AOC) and holder of various Damage Prevention seats, with an interesting query.
What’s Wrong With This Picture? – Winter 2019
What’s Wrong With this Picture? WHAT DID YOU FIND WRONG? • Worker in a trench clearly 5’ or greater with no protective system in place
No GUARANTEES
As a private locator, I have a disclaimer on my work order which states “not all facilities may be marked, and not all marked facilities
