“When we protect underground utilities, we’re not just preventing damage—we’re protecting lives and the environment.” Welcome to this issue of Utility Alert, here’s the top 10 stories from the last week: Louisiana leads nation in broadband expansion, but some don’t dig the success: READ He struck an underground electric line… and lived! WATCH Exploring the Global Impact of Trenchless …
In this episode, Ben from Geelong Cable Locations, Geoff from Locators, and Danny from In Depth Locations share their expertise on the art and science of utility locating. They explore essential topics such as the various quality levels involved in the industry, offer insights into the best types of paint for marking, and provide practical tips for accurate and efficient …
“When we protect underground utilities, we’re not just preventing damage—we’re protecting lives and the environment.” Welcome to this issue of Utility Alert, here’s the top 10 stories from the last week: Louisiana leads nation in broadband expansion, but some don’t dig the success: READ He struck an underground electric line… and lived! WATCH Exploring the Global Impact of Trenchless …
The video highlights a significant lesson in damage prevention, focusing on the necessity of being thorough even when you think you’ve covered your bases. In this case, an experienced contractor believed he had accurate information on utility lines but failed to call for an 811 utility mark before beginning work. This led to striking a high-voltage line during an excavation …
“Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or the handle.” | James Russell Lowell. Hope you had a great 8/11 day. Here’s the latest damage prevention and utility news: 811 Day & The Excavator: WATCH Can the Grid Handle the New Energy Reality? READ Gamifying Damage Prevention: READ Conquering …
In (belated) celebration of National 811 Day, it’s vital to remind everyone of the critical message: always call 811 before starting any digging project. The shared video underscores this point by showcasing the expertise and diligence of utility locators.The video features Sarah, an in-house locator at Duquesne Light, who explains how locators use electromagnetic devices to detect underground utilities accurately. …
“When everyone takes responsibility for identifying and addressing potential hazards, the likelihood of incidents decreases significantly. This shared commitment to damage prevention involves staying informed about best practices, communicating openly about risks, and taking proactive steps to mitigate them.” Nevada Avenue electric line undergrounding project nears completion in Colorado Springs: READ The Gold Standard of Locating: READ National 811 Day …
Welcome, everyone! Today, I have a special treat for all of you in the damage prevention community. I stumbled upon a fantastic video from 1989 that takes us back in time with its retro charm. Titled “Introduction to Tracing Buried Utilities,” this video covers the basics of cable locating, offering timeless lessons on the importance of careful utility tracing. While …
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the CGA Summer Committee Summit, which brought together over 180 damage prevention professionals to tackle the top three excavation root causes. These root causes accounted for 28% of damages to buried utilities in 2023.Key action items and discussions from the Summit included updates to six Best Practices in Chapter 3, which were …
It’s the end of July already and we feel like we’re only getting started with the dig season! This weeks Utility Alert has everything from new equipment launches to gas damages to congress pressuring the DOT. Intriguingly though there are two stories on overtime… locators work long hours and deserve to get paid fairly – but what classifies as fair? …