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...
Proposal to Modify the APWA Color Code
PLACING MARKS ON THE GROUND to represent the position of underground utilities is traditionally...
Essential Guidelines for Ensuring Utility Line Locating Safety | Getting ready for Locator Safety & Appreciation Week, April 22-28, 2024
With the responsibility of locating all underground lines before construction projects start, these...
Lonoke County Extension Agent Donates Flying Time and Plasma to Those in Need
Keith Perkins was born and raised on a family farm in Craighead County, Arkansas. Growing up,...
OKIE811’s Beer “Can-paign”
AS THE CALENDAR turned to August, excitement filled the air for damage prevention industry...
2023 Damage Prevention Hero of the Year
Jim Hayes (Spring, 2023)
Fiber Optics Pioneer. Jim Hayes, along with his wife Karen, embarked on...
ESA Town Hall: How Can We Improve Excavation Safety with Fair Enforcement?
On August 10th, nearly 90 industry stakeholders converged for an insightful discussion centered...
Defending Utility Damage Claims - “When the Excavator is Not-At-Fault”
If there is a utility damage today and you don’t have a complete file proving that you, as the...
API Releases Contractor Safety Tool
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Pipeline Safety Management Systems (SMS) Industry...
50% Underground by 2040?
Can we achieve 50% underground by 2040? Let the debate begin. We set goals for renewables, net zero...
Streamlining Service Provider Operations: How Precision Locating Can Improve Efficiency and Quality
The dynamic world of fiber optic network construction and installation requires an intricate...
