Another National Safe Digging Month has come and gone. I’ve got to say it is encouraging to see how many people recognize the importance of safe digging. What we hope we can do is take that same awareness into every month and continue to dig safely.
It will take us all to make that happen. From the utility owner to the excavator and everyone in between who cares about safe digging and preventing damages, thanks for your commitment to keeping West Virginia a safer place to live and work. The West Virginia Damage Prevention Board (WVDPB) has been out in full force organizing education classes, setting up at the Contractor Expo, and getting out face-to-face with those who are digging or plan to dig.
Alleged Violation Reports (AVR) are on the rise compared to last year which means the word is getting out and those that violate the 811 law are being held accountable. Accountability is not just civil penalties (fines) but many times is training.
The mission of the WVDPB is to educate all stakeholders on how to prevent damages before they happen, not react after a damage has taken place. We are striving every day to keep damages to the lowest possible level with zero being the ultimate goal.
If you or your company would like to have a free education class to learn more about WV811 or the Damage Prevention Board, or to see how you can be more involved with us, please reach out to me or Jerry Poage and we will be more than happy to come set up at your event or do an education class.
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