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One-Call First
Call
Before starting any digging project, contact your
local One-Call service by dialing 811 (USA only) to
have underground utilities located. A One-Call referral
number, 1-888-258-0808, is also available for both
USA and Canada.
One-Call will notify participating utility companies
that you intend to dig. You must also call any utility
companies which do not participate in the One-Call
service. Always inspect the jobsite for evidence of
unmarked utilities and contact others if necessary.
Plan Your Work
Be aware of the lead time for marking in your area. This
time may vary from state to state and county to county.
If you don’t locate utilities, you may have an accident or
suffer injuries, cause service interruptions, damage the
environment or experience job delays.
Dig
Most utilities mark their underground facilities
using American Public Works Association (APWA)
underground color codes. Verify marks before digging.
In the United States, OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.651
requires that the estimated location of underground
utilities be determined before beginning an excavation.
When actual excavation approaches an estimated
utility location, the exact location of the underground
installation must be determined by a safe, acceptable
and dependable method. Other OSHA regulations may
also apply to your jobsite.
Call Before You Dig
Dial 811 (USA only)
888-258-0808
(USA & Canada)
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Follow a Safety Program
Protect Yourself
Wear personal protective clothing and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for
by job conditions.
You may need:
— Hard hat
— Safety shoes
— Safety glasses, goggles or face shield
— Heavy gloves
— Hearing protection
— Reective clothing
— Wet weather gear
— Respirator or lter mask
Wear whatever is needed—don’t take chances.
WARNING! Prevent death or serious injury from
entanglement. Do not wear loose clothing or
accessories. Stay away from all rotating components
when the engine is running. Contact, wrapping or
entanglement with rotating or moving parts could result
in death or serious injury.
Avoid
Entanglement
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