White lining clearly communicates the dig area and is a best practice for safe digging. Ensure your excavation site is well marked to prevent damage and set up for safety.
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Did you know that June is #NationalSafetyMonth? Take the opportunity to learn about safe practices across various industries and help spread safe digging awareness in your community. Let's make safety a priority all year round!
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Filing your locate request online is quick and easy at https://t.co/PbpaHJJGts. Online filing allows you to provide detailed information about your project, track the status of your ticket, and receive timely updates. Make your next project a success by filing online with NDOC.
NDOC only marks public utility lines. That means water, gas, sewer, and telecom lines running from the street to your home or business are covered—but privately installed lines are not. You’ll need to hire a #PrivateUtilities locator to ensure everything is marked before you dig.
Did you know that electricity travels at the speed of light? Explore more fascinating facts about this powerful force that powers our homes, industries, and communities. From circuit basics to electrical safety precautions, let’s shed light on electricity!
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We know you’ve got a green thumb, but did you get the “thumbs up” to dig that new garden?
Don’t cut corners, remember to contacting NDOC at https://t.co/PbpaHJJGts to have your underground utilities marked before you dig.
Behind every successful dig is a dedicated team of damage prevention professionals! From private utility locators to facility operators, collaboration and expertise drive safer excavation practices and protect critical infrastructure underground.
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Did you know? The soil beneath your feet holds a wealth of resources. For example, there are over 20 million miles of underground infrastructure in the U.S. alone!
Stay informed and dig with confidence.
Utility companies have varying service areas and workloads, so sometimes facilities will get marked at different times. Once you submit your locate request, allow time for all lines to be marked, and don’t dig before you’re sure ALL lines have been marked.
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May is not just for flowers; it’s also National Electrical Safety Month! Stay safe and prevent electrical accidents by always contacting NDOC at https://t.co/PbpaHJJGts before digging and keeping a safe distance from power lines. Learn more at https://t.co/R9YhbZrJ0v.
As National Safe Digging Month comes to a close, we have to remember that damage prevention doesn't stop here!
Keep safe digging habits alive and well all year, because safety is important all year round.
Storytime! In honor of Safe Digging Month coming to a close share a story of a project that went well, or an excavation lesson learned.
We love inspiring real-world damage prevention testimonials!
Happy Arbor Day!
Trees are a long-term investment and so is underground infrastructure.
Before planting, Contact NDOC at https://t.co/PbpaHJJGts. Today’s safe planting protects tomorrow’s growth above and below ground.
Today is #EarthDay, AND we’re still celebrating Safe Digging Month, so it’s the perfect time to remind our neighbors that protecting the ground means protecting what’s in it. Underground infrastructure helps deliver clean water, energy, and connectivity. Share this message!
Locator Safety & Appreciation Week (LSAW) provides an opportunity for the damage prevention industry to thank our boots-on-the-ground heroes and let them know their contributions to safe worksites and communities are valued. This week, give a shout-out to a locator!
Damaging underground utilities could have serious impacts:
-Telecom damage can disrupt 911 and internet services
-Gas facility damage can create explosion hazards
-Electric damage can cause injury and outages
-Water damage can flood job sites and homes
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The DIRT Report’s top 10 causes accounted for 85% of all damages, which means targeted safety changes can make a huge difference. Learn more DIRT Report insights during Safe Digging Month at https://t.co/wiJTyohdEJ
Heads up to all contractors: submitting a locate request, waiting for marks, respecting tolerance zones, and communicating clearly with utility owners all lead to one important outcome: fewer damages to underground utilities. 811 before you excavate during #NDSM and EVERY month.