Contractors play an extremely important role in protecting the utility infrastructure throughout the country. Every now and then those contractors need reminders of procedures to be safe and remain safe on job sites.
Georgia 811 offered several reminders of those safe digging procedures as well as some tips for digging.
CONTACT
Safe digging starts when you contact 811 at least three business days before beginning any mechanized work.
The service is free and helps prevent damage to utility facilities. In the state of Georgia, you are required to contact 811 before mechanized digging per the Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act. Over 70% of Georgia’s tickets are submitted online
