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A Damage Prevention View of the Infrastructure Bill: What we know so far and how to ready your Organization for its Impact
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill, signed into law in November 2021, includes $550 billion in new federal investments for roads, bridges, water infrastructure, internet, and
Meet Buxus™: Information the Way Emergency Responders Want (and Need) It
Firefighters across the United States are all-hazards responders. From medical calls to fires, firefighters respond to anything and everything 24/7. Some incident types are low-risk,
An Assessment of Societal Risk and the Cost of Saving Lives
During the period of 1994-2013, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration (PHMSA) collected data on natural gas pipeline accidents considered significant. The resulting
ESA Late Locates: The Conversation Continues
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the April town hall, Late Locates: Partnering with Notification Centers. After listening to the recording, I would like to
ESA Town Hall Discussions (May, June, and July)
How can SUE and Accurate Maps Be Used to Reduce Both Damages and Costs? Moderator: Daniel Bigman, President, Bigman Geophysical Panelists: • Barbara Cederberg, COO,
The 2022 Pipeline Awareness & Safety Summit Focuses on the Role of Field Data
Moderator: Kesley Tweed – Executive Director, PAPA Panelists: Tina Beach – Representative, Government Relations Senior, CHS Chad Shannon – Business Development Manager, MEA Energy Association
Damage Prevention Goes Offshore
As the Council for Dredging & Marine Construction Safety Pipeline Task Force meetings in New Orleans came to an end, attendees were invited by Weeks
Pipeline Task Force
The Council for Dredging & Marine Construction Safety (CDMSC) and Coastal and Marine Opera- tors (CAMO) pipeline groups are the leaders for raising safety standards
Safe Digging?
What is Safe Digging? We have all heard the phrase “safe digging” from excavators, utility companies, and regulators, but do we really understand and work
Damage Prevention Hero – Danny Nichols, In Memoriam – Celebrating an Industry Veteran and Visionary
Danny Nichols, an industry veteran and visionary, passed away on June 24. He began his career with the pipeline industry in the mid-80’s, working in
Reader Response
Sharing Our Electrical Safety Messages with Children (Shared in Industry News – 2019) “Thanks for making the post and keep sharing.” – West Providence Electrical
Calendar of Events
Due to COVID-19, some events have rescheduled or transitioned to a virtual environment. Be sure to verify the status of all events you are planning
Santa Monica Gas Leak Closes Promenade
(Santa Monica Daily Press) – The Santa Monica (CA) Fire Department HazMat team responded to the site of a “major gas leak” on May 2nd,
National Underground Asset Register
According to Gov.UK, the Geospatial Commission is building a digital map of underground pipes and cables that will revolutionize the way we install, maintain, operate and
Carbon Leak Prompts Federal Focus on Pipeline Safety
(Mississippi Today) – In February of 2020, a breach in a carbon pipeline owned by Denbury, Inc. left 49 people near Satartia, Mississippi hospitalized, and
John Deere and Wacker Neuson Announce New Collaboration
John Deere has announced an expanded relationship with compact and construction machine manufacturer Wacker Neuson for the development of excavators up to nine tons in
Organizational Change in Australia
The existing “Dial Before You Dig” entities in Australia have transitioned to form a new organization now called “Before You Dig Australia” (BYDA). BYDA will
Navajo Nation Council Passes Infrastructure Projects Bill
(Farmington Daily Times) – The Navajo Nation Council passed a bill in June to use its remaining $1.07 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds
From the Publisher – It’s Not Just About Pipelines
There are some amazing organizations who focus on preventing oil and gas pipelines from being damaged in specific situations, like under navigable waterways and on
Scholarship Enables New Engineers Focused on Roadway Safety to attend ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo
AN ICON in the roadway safety industry is paving the way for engineers new to that field. Marty Weed, a former Washington State Department of
Damage Prevention Hero – Geoff Zeiss, A True Visionary in the Geospatial Sector
GEOFF ZEISS HAS MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE GEOSPATIAL SOFTWARE INDUSTRY AND MORE THAN 15 YEARS WORKING WITH UTILITIES, COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC
The National Rural Water Association – Strengthening State Associations & Rural Communities
THE NATIONAL Rural Water Association (NRWA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to training, supporting, and promoting the water and wastewater professionals that serve small and
Private Locates through One Call: MISS DIG 811 and Blood Hound Partnered to make a True “One Call” for all Utility Locating.
In 2018, MISS DIG 811 and Blood Hound Underground Utility Locators began discussing what the meaning of a “One Call system” entails. At the time,
EDUCATING & EMPOWERING – Safe Digging Advocates for the Ag Community
Imagine the power of one action setting off a chain of similar actions. Domino effects are scattered throughout history. The Pipeline Ag Safety Alliance (PASA)
Completing the Safety Puzzle: Attempting to Create, Grow and Sustain a Positive Safety Culture by getting Employees to buy into the Program.
“One of the toughest challenges that we face in attempting to create, grow, and sustain a positive safety culture is getting our employees to buy
Town Hall: Late Locates CAN IMPROVED COMMUNICATION BE A “SILVER BULLET?”
Moderator: Meghan Wade, President & CEO, Georgia 811 Panelists: • Louis Panzer, Executive Director, NC 811 • Bruce Campbell, CEO, MISS DIG 811 • James
Are Your Assets Protected?
A Multi-Pronged Approach to Asset Preservation Sewer collection systems, water systems, and the operational plants that treat water and sewer flow are comprised of billions
VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS Incorporates Artificial Intelligence to Protect Infrastructure
(Virginia Natural Gas) – Over the past decade, Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) has worked to modernize its pipeline infrastructure and has coordinated efforts with the
JUSTIN SELL NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR UNDERGROUND SAFETY ALLIANCE
The Board of Directors of Underground Safety Alliance (USA), the umbrella non-profit organization for Indiana 811 and Kentucky 811, announced in late February that Justin
Minnesota Infrastructure Given “C” Grade
A recent report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave the state of Minnesota a “C” grading for the state of their
Dig Safely New York Unveils New Name
Dig Safely New York, the nonprofit organization facilitating excavation safety through the 811 One Call Center and educational services in Upstate New York for more
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION Denies Gas Industry Request
The Biden Administration has denied a request from the American Petroleum Institute and GPA Midstream to delay by 3-5 years what it says will be
Water & Sewer Infrastructure Protection Summit
The 2022 Water & Sewer Infrastructure Summit took place March 2, during Global Excavation Safety Conference in Phoenix, AZ. This year’s primary topic was, “What
Excavator Perspective Summit
The 2022 Excavator Perspective Summit took place during The Global Excavation Safety Conference in Phoenix, AZ, at the beginning of March. Four excavation industry veterans,
The Power of Modern Mobile Devices
Advancements in mobile technology are driving innovation and transforming field operations. A mobile device with the right capabilities will transform the way your company gathers
Reader Response
The following LinkedIn exchange between several industry professionals resulted from an article published in the dp-PRO Special Locate Issue (The Global Locate Summit, page 30):
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The NASTT 2022 No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conference in North America, where thousands of professionals attend to learn new methods and techniques
From the Publisher – The Conference was Phenomenal!
The Global Excavation Safety Conference was a big success as evidenced by the headline quote above from Calressia Clark, PE, MBA, Director of Field Operations