I showed up on a jobsite a couple weeks ago to do a private locate for one of my favorite customers. “Before we get started,” he said. “I have to speak to the complaints department.” He was cordial about it but wanted me to know that I had missed a fiber on a recent job …
FINDING CREATIVE ways to share the message of damage prevention amid a pandemic quickly took a turn last March for us at NC811. With no onsite meetings, we needed other ways to share the message while keeping everyone safe. The year prior, we had begun looking at aboveground and elevated storage tanks and how we …
ARIZONA 811 has always strived to be a leader in the damage prevention industry. For organizations like Arizona 811, where a great amount of effort is focused on educating and raising awareness about safe digging practices, face-to-face interactions with all stakeholders in the community are vital. For years, Arizona 811 has hosted many in-person events, …
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THANK YOU LOCATORS! And thanks to all our industry partners who took the time to recognize these important industry professionals as we celebrated Locator Safety & Appreciation Week in April. Here is a sampling of posts and comments made during the week. Day 1 of #LSAW! Infrastructure Resources: It’s the first day of Locator Safety …
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WHAT DO YOU get when you cross utility safety education, grant money, fun, games, superheroes, and mobility? In MISS DIG 811’s case, Michigan’s facility notification system, you create an EMU. We’re not talking about the giant bird but rather an Educational Mobile Unit that can travel throughout the state, educating children and the public about …
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As part of the 2021 Global Excavation Safety Conference VIRTUAL, KorTerra’s Tom Hall, Vice President of Business Development, facilitated a lively and informative two-part roundtable discussion that addressed the question: Is 811 broken? This provocative inquiry inspired attendees from across industries to share damage prevention experiences, best practices, and ideas as well as ask questions …
Is 811 Broken? A Two-Part Virtual Networking Event Explores Issues and Best Practices Read More »
When COVID-19 Forced Damage Prevention Week Events Online, Event Producers, Presenters and Panelists all Worked together to bring this Important Education to a Virtual Environment Damage Prevention Week™ (DPW) is an annual week-long initiative designed to bring to light the industry’s efforts to prevent damage to both underground and overhead infrastructure and improve safety …
Who are the Leading Women of Damage Prevention (LWDP)? This newly formed organization, in association with the DPC of Texas, is a social enterprise designed for the advancement and discovery of leadership for all women who have an interest in the protection of underground infrastructure. We come from all aspects of the industry: oil and …
A warm fall was finally bringing the right kind of weather for Austin Broden to install drain tile in a few spots on his fields. His tile plow had been sitting dormant for several seasons, just waiting for the right moment. In early December 2020, he had his chance. Broden knew he had to hurry …
A Farmer Learns the Importance of “Knowing What’s Below.” Read More »
Advances in array tech data collection and software processing are mainstreaming the platform for use by a diverse range of professionals such as geomatics/geospatial surveyors, engineers, and geoscientists as the technology provides a comprehensive “view” of the underground. In fact, coming soon is ASCE 38-21 which is the longanticipated update to 38-02. The title for …
Utilities are not the Only Conflict Lurking Underground! Read More »
