We’ve featured 811 Chicago Utility Locating videos before but this is an interesting one so worth a feature. In this episode they’re doing “mission impossible” locating for ATT phone lines Subscribe to their channel here: 811 Chicago Utility Locating YouTube VHS (Video Highlight Series) is where we shine our spotlight on a video that focuses on the damage prevention community …
As someone deeply involved in damage prevention, I cannot emphasize enough the crucial role locators play in safeguarding construction and excavation projects by identifying and marking underground utilities. To continually enhance operations and reduce damages, I think you should consider implementing some or all of the following improvements: Technology integration: Adopt advanced technologies such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR), ticket …
Here are the top 10 stories in utilities and damage prevention from the last week… AECOM selected by New York City Department of Environmental Protection to design cloudburst flooding mitigation strategies: READ Why the 2023 Utility Expo is a CAN’T MISS event!: READ Uninterrupted Power Distribution: Innovative Underground Enclosures Revolutionize Urban Energy Networks: READ Understand vicarious liability when contracting: READ …
This weeks VHS is from Hydromax USA and they’re talking about Cross Bore Safety! In their own words: “What is a cross bore? What should homeowners know about the many pipeline safety efforts being utilized? Join us to learn how natural gas companies are taking proactive measures to find and eliminate these potentially hazardous situations. An unintentional intersection between underground …
“It’s time to be bold — CGA is challenging the #damageprevention industry to reduce damages by 50% in the next *5 years.* ” Despite recent explosions, experts say SF’s underground power lines are safe: WATCH Mapping & SUE Webinar with Prostar: WATCH NoDamage – Clear as MUDDI: READ Sketches in the US for locates? READ Athens Utilities to begin smoke …
This weeks VHS is from the Proctor’s webinar with Nicholas Zembillas and Brenda Regime on Geospatial Mapping and SUE. In their own words: “In this webinar, we will explore how geospatial mapping and subsurface utility engineering can improve workflows, reduce the risk of line strikes, and ultimately lead to more efficient and effective engineering, construction & asset management operations. Whether …
“Telecom stakeholders damage their own facilities or other service provider facilities in their industry 2x as often as natural gas stakeholders damage theirs.” – CGA Here’s this weeks top stories: Consumers Energy plans pilot to move power lines underground: READ Roughly $7B federal loan could offer PG&E ‘cheap money’ to upgrade electric grid in California: READ Southern Company Subsidiaries Among …
This weeks VHS is from Geodigraph Videos as they focus on marking utility locates! “Mapping and marking the underground infrastructure is a complex task, and these intricate symbols provide a brief window into these important and intricate systems. Next time you come across some cryptic street scribbles, you’ll know that these annotations are an important element of damage prevention and …
“It takes leadership to improve safety” Here’s the top 10 stories from the last week in damage prevention: The ComEd Electrical Pole Lacks Proper Grounding: WATCH San Rafael pursues underground utilities project in Canal area: READ Accrington engineer swaps pilot dreams for underground pipes: READ 45 Degrees North: Digging (In) Rural Life: READ Private locating propane: WATCH Lessons from Aviation: …
Pipehorn tackle private locating of propane in this weeks VHS: “This video demonstrates how the Pipehorn 800-HL solves issues and makes digging safer for propane operators. In addition to propane, private lines can include: pet fences, utilities “beyond the meter”, power/water feeds to outbuildings, pool lines, irrigation, lighting, alarms, and other pipes or cables within a dig area. Private utility …