Safe Digging Partner,

Each year, thousands of utility lines are struck because excavation begins before underground facilities are identified. These incidents can lead to serious safety risks, expensive repairs, and project delays, yet they are entirely avoidable with proper training on the 811 process.

That is why August 11, known as 8-1-1 Day, serves as an annual reminder for contractors, excavators, and anyone planning to dig to confirm what lies beneath the surface before starting work.

If you or your team perform any type of excavation or soil-disturbing activity, we want to share a valuable training resource. The Common Ground Alliance's free “An Overview of 811” module provides a quick, practical introduction to the call-before-you-dig process and how it helps prevent damage.

The learning opportunities do not stop there. Additional free courses cover topics such as excavation safety best practices, interpreting utility locate marks, understanding the lifecycle of a locate request, and more.

All training modules are available at no cost at the Blue Stakes Training Platform.

These short, easy-to-implement training sessions are a simple way to help your crew stay safe and informed. Investing just a few minutes today can help prevent injuries, avoid costly mistakes, and save valuable time in the future. Get started with this free training today.

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