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An Open Letter to Horizontal Directional Drillers (HDD)
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


MarineSafe811 – How to Work Safely Near Underwater Pipelines and Utilities
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


Safety When Trenching – Before You Dig!
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


DIRT for Excavators: Keys to Achieving CGA’s “50-in-5” Goal
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


Considerations for Your Heat Stress Management Plan
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


Trenching and Excavating Procedures with Safety Considerations
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


Who’s Responsible for Getting Utilities Marked, and When?
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


SUE And Vacuum Excavation Help Increase Safety And Save Time
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


The Value of a Rigorous Utility Investigation for Project Construction
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


The “Great Debate” is Ditch Maintenance Considered Excavation?
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.


20 Years Later: The Impact of Online Ticket Entry
This article was published in the 2024 Excavation Safety Guide.



January Town Hall: How Can We Address Safety Concerns and Job Delays Related to Abandoned Lines?
Hello Readers,At our recent Town Hall, we delved into the critical issues related to abandoned...


December Town Hall: What Are the Best Ways to Use Vacuum Excavation to Prevent Damage, Create Accurate Maps, and as a Part of SUE?
Hello Readers,In our recent Town Hall, the spotlight shone on an exciting ongoing revolution...


Meet the Member Dogs of ESA!
We asked the members of the Excavation Safety Alliance to submit photos and descriptions of their...