Utility Safety Partners’ Post

Underground line damage is serious business. If it occurs, swift and correct action is essential. Safeguard your project, your team, and public safety by mastering these 3 vital steps for responding to any utility strike. #UtilityDamageResponse #ExcavationSafety

When you see small flags in the ground, know that those are indications of underground utility lines. Please respect the marks, and do not move or disrupt the flags. #SafetyFirst #KnowWhatsBelow #RespectTheMarks

Happy 8/11 Day! Avoiding underground utilities while digging is crucial for your safety. Remember, it's as simple as contacting 811 before you dig! Whether you're a homeowner or a professional, make sure to reach out to 811 a few days in advance to have underground utilities marked. Stay safe year round by always following this important step. #811BeforeYouDig #811Day #call811

So you’ve called 811, the underground utility locator service, to mark the location of underground utilities before you start digging. You see each is marked with a specific color, but what do they represent? #PattersonDewar #safediggingmonth #utilitysafety #callbeforeyoudig

🔌 Safety First: Get a Private Utility Electrical Locate Before Digging! ⚠️ Planning a project that involves digging? Whether it’s installing a fence, planting trees, or building a new structure, don’t forget to get a private utility locate! 🚧 Here’s why it’s essential: 1️ Safety: Hitting underground electrical lines can cause serious injury or even death. Protect yourself, your team, and your community. 2️ Prevent Damage: Avoid costly repairs by knowing exactly where private utility lines are. Damaging these lines could disrupt your services and those of your neighbors. 3️ Stay Legal: Many areas have regulations requiring you to mark underground utilities before starting excavation. Avoid fines and delays! - - Contact Cablewave Utility Services before you dig. It’s a small step that can save a lot of trouble later. 💡👷♂️ - - - - - - #SafetyFirst #UtilityLocate #DigSmart #ExcavationSafety

Today is #811Day, an important reminder to always #contact811 before you dig to keep your community safe and connected to critical utilities. Contacting 811 before any digging project, large or small, is the single easiest step you can take toward reducing the chance of damaging utilities buried underground!

If you live or work near our pipelines, it’s important to remember to call your local One Call Service to prevent damage to buried utilities. Ground disturbance activities like fence installation or vehicle crossings can pose risks to hidden underground infrastructure. ➡️ https://ow.ly/G9p350Rxox7

Any time you begin a digging project, big or small, you should call 811. Unintentionally striking an underground line can result in inconvenient outages, harm to yourself or your neighbors, and expensive repair costs. Always make the call! #ET811Day #Call811 #811Day #EnergyTransfer

"Are you aware of the risks of underground cables? Damage to these cables can cause fatal or severe injury. Book a Cat & Genny course to learn more about how to manage the risks of digging near underground cables and the safe digging practices you should follow. For more information contact HCTG on info@hctg.net #ElectricitySafety #UndergroundCables #SafeDiggingPractices #ElectricityNetworksAssociation #AvoidingDanger"

Today is 811 Day, serving as a reminder to contact 811 before digging to avoid damages to underground utilities. Contacting 811 before any digging project, large or small, is crucial for reducing the risk of damaging underground utilities that can cause expensive repairs, injury, or even death. #Call811 #811BeforeYouDig #SafeDigging #811Day