Enforcement as a Catalyst: Advancing Damage Prevention Through Policy Innovation
Rules and regulations are essential for setting expectations and preventing harm across industries....
Fred Johnson: A Legacy of Leadership in Mississippi Damage Prevention
The damage prevention community in Mississippi is celebrating a true champion with the announcement...
From the Publisher
If you ask most in this industry what our goal is as it relates to underground utilities, the...
Communication and Documentation – The Cornerstones of Safe Excavation
I’ve had the chance during my career to take part in thousands of damage claims. I’ve drilled...
How One City Created a Process to Reduce Damage to Their Underground Utilities
In 2019 as a utility provider, we recognized a significant problem emerging in our service area....
Ensuring Utility Damage Prevention in the Face of “No Calls”
April is National Safe Digging Month, and utility companies across the country are leading efforts...
High School Scholarship Opportunity
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Dynamic Start Time Now Offered
Excavators now can now choose your start date and time when entering tickets online! We have...
Pre-Design Ticket Coming Soon
The Louisiana 811 Board of Directors and Staff have been working hard to search for ideas that...
Introducing a New Ticket Type – LARGE PROJECT!
Effective January 1, 2025, all excavators and demolishers now can select a LARGE PROJECT EXCAVATION...
2025 Q1 Damage Prevention Hero: Kesley Tweed
Leading with Vision: Kesley Tweed and the Future of Pipeline Safety
How One City Created a Process to Reduce Damage to Their Underground Utilities
In 2019 as a utility provider, we recognized a significant problem emerging in our service area....
STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING UTILITY DAMAGE
This article was published in the 2025 Excavation Safety Guide.
THE IMPORTANCE OF DAMAGE PREVENTION MEETINGS
This article was published in the 2025 Excavation Safety Guide.
Identifying a Proposed Excavation Site: White Lining Versus Requesting an Onsite Meeting
This article was published in the 2025 Excavation Safety Guide.
Clear communication and planning...
