As a private utility locator, my day differs from that of a contract locator. While they typically work from a laptop containing an ever-refilling queue of work due two to three days from now, and have fluidity in their route and schedule within that constraint, I go to a series of appointments scheduled with just …
Before EVERY Excavation IN THE OFFICE ☐ Review all drawings, plans, engineering blueprints for existing buried facilities ☐ Proposed excavation area has been marked in white paint and/or flags ☐ Call 811 at least 2-3 business days before excavation (check your state One Call laws) ☐ Locate ticket number is posted at the work location …
Buried utilities are vital for the functioning of today’s cities as they provide gas, water, electricity, broadband and the removal of sewage and surface water. Mankind has used buried infrastructure for eight millennia, perhaps more. These assets, and their locations, are often not well documented. The Mapping the Underworld initiative started with the problem of …
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Each year, representatives from OHIO811 and their member utilities participate in dozens of trade shows and community events across the state of Ohio. They interact with thousands of contractors and excavators, vendors, homeowners, farmers and students distributing literature, color-coded cards for locating utility lines and branded merchandise promoting OHIO811 and their “Call 811 before you …
WE OFTEN HEAR about different learning styles and working to accommodate a diverse workforce, but it’s more difficult to know how to go about doing it. When you combine the element of outdoor excavation work with classroom or online education, it can become even more challenging. So we find ourselves asking, “What is the most effective …
JJ Harrison: Rodeo Clown, 811 Advocate 4 million people. 325,000 miles. 8 years. 1 JJ Harrison. ALWAYS THE CLASS CLOWN at heart with a passion for education, JJ Harrison has found the perfect partnership in the 811 Awareness Program with the Pipeline Association for Public Awareness (PAPA). Graduating with a degree in Education, JJ worked in …
April 1-3 FUCC Spring Meeting (Ocala, FL) 3, 4 JJ Harrison – Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo (Kissimmee, FL) 5-9 NASTT No-Dig Show (Denver, CO) 6-8 Safety Summit 2020 (Indianapolis, IN) 17-19 JJ Harrison – Red Bluff Round-Up (Red Bluff, CA) 20-26 Locator Safety & Awareness Week (LSAW) 23, 24 Oklahoma Excavation Safety Expo (Norman, …
Over the last 15 years, GPR systems have become easier to operate, with simplified menus and more capabilities in the field. Still, it is important for the GPR operator to understand the data they are acquiring and the context in which to apply it. Too often, operators are sent into the field without adequate knowledge …
UTILITY LOCATING IDENTIFIES AND MARKS underground public and private utilities, including sewer and water, electric, oil and gas, telecommunications, fiber optics, and more. Locators provide detailed information about the presence and location of underground infrastructure assets to prevent possible damages during excavation and other activities. Not only do underground infrastructure assets need to be protected, but …
The Cross Bore Safety Association (CBSA) and numerous participating organizations and individuals have combined efforts to assemble the most comprehensive collection of recommendations to date for reducing the risk of creating new cross bores and eliminating existing cross bores in the recently published Leading Practices for Cross Bore Risk Reduction. Stakeholder recommendations, which are included in detail, …
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