SAFETY/DECALS/HAND SIGNALS
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UTILITY SAFETY
Safety precaution MUST be followed when working near buried Utility Lines.
During operation it is likely that you will
be working around or near buried utility
lines which may include, but are not
limited to:
• Electrical Power Line
• Gas Line
• Water Line
• Communication Line - Telephone or
Cable Television
Before beginning any trenching,
drilling or other construction work it
is your responsibility to be aware of
all such utility lines buried in the
area of your project and to avoid
them.
ALWAYS have all local utility
companies mark the location of their
lines.
In U.S.A. and Canada call one of many
“One Call System Director” services. If
you do not know the local number, call
the national number (U.S.A. and
Canada only): 1-888-258-0808.
Check with local authorities for laws,
regulations and/or strict penalties
requiring you to locate and avoid
existing utilities.
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CALL ALL LOCAL UTILITY COMPANIES
BEFORE YOU TRENCH/DRILL
Know the utility color code (U.S.A. and
Canada):
Electric ...........................................Red
Gas, Oil, or Petroleum................ Yellow
Communication, Telephone,
Television ..................................Orange
Water............................................. Blue
Sewer .............................. Green/Brown
Proposed Excavation .................. White
Surveying ...................................... Pink
Reclaimed Water and Slurry ...... Purple
After locating the utility lines, carefully
dig a hole by hand and/or automatic
vacuum equipment to the utility line to
verify the location and depth of the line.
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