State laws on excavation projects recently changed in regards to what people need to do to dig safely and Black Hills Energy is rewarding businesses in compliance. On Aug. 5 the company’s damage prevention coordinator Jesse Henderson surprised randomly selected construction crews that follow the new standards with free coolers. The coolers include an 811 …
Farmers work in settings that may border on idyllic, but the risks they face are real. In fact, agriculture is America’s most dangerous industry, according to the National Safety Council. One of the most deadly hazards is an essential part of any modern farming operation: electricity. Just like lightning, man-made electricity has negatively charged particles …
National 811 Day was recognized Sunday, Aug. 11. To mark the occasion, Dominion Energy urged homeowners and professional excavators to practice safety measures by calling 811 to have underground utility lines marked before doing any digging project. “It’s simple to call 811, it’s free of charge and, not least, it’s mandatory under Utah law,” said …
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The Tasmanian government is being urged to mandate underground property checks before digging and development happens. Dial Before You Dig is a free service funded by key utility companies and authorities on a not-for-profit basis…read more
HYANNIS – Eversource is reminding residents and contractors to call 811 prior to any digging project, in order to have underground lines properly marked. Calling 811 connects callers with Dig Safe, who in turn tells local utilities about upcoming projects that involve digging…read more
Nicor Gas promotes safe-digging practices year-round, and to celebrate 811 Day (recognized nationally on Aug. 11) is partnering with JULIE, Illinois’ one-call center, to remind residents to call 811 or click before you dig. Whether a professional excavator or weekend warrior, state law requires a call to 811 before starting any outdoor digging project. As …
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If you plan to do landscaping that involves digging this weekend you should have called 811 earlier this week to have your yard marked for underground utilities…read more
August 11th is national 811 Day and Southwest Gas wants to warn customers of the dangers associated with digging into a utility line and encourage customers to know what’s below – call 811 before you dig. Most people are unaware that natural gas, electricity, communications, water and other types of utility lines that communities rely …
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In recognition of 811 Day on Aug. 11, National Fuel reminds homeowners and professional contractors to “Call Before You Dig.” Before starting any excavation projects, call 811 – a toll-free national phone number – or visit www.digsafelynewyork.com to enter a single address ticket request. New York state law requires residents and contractors to do this at least …
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With August 11 almost here, Texas Pipeline Awareness Alliance (TPAA) hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. This comes on the heels of a recent report, which determined an underground utility line is …
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