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Safety

Safety is central to every underground construction job, from utility locating and vacuum excavation to trenching, HDD, fleet work and pipe rehabilitation. Find Dig Different articles on safe digging, trench safety, equipment safety, crew training, safety meetings and jobsite practices that help contractors protect workers and prevent damage.

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Start with featured safety articles, jobsite reminders and training resources for underground construction crews.

Safe Digging

Review safe digging and damage prevention content focused on locating utilities, exposing buried infrastructure and reducing jobsite risk before excavation begins.

Trench & Excavation Safety

Find trench and excavation safety articles covering jobsite hazards, crew awareness, training and safe work practices around open excavations.

Equipment Safety

Equipment and fleet safety content for contractors managing trucks, machines, tools and mobile jobsite systems.

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Why 811 Alone Isn’t Enough for Excavation Safety

811 is still essential, but safe digging depends on more than one call
Top 5 Dig Different Articles: June 2026

Top 5 Dig Different Articles: June 2026

Last month brought another strong lineup of industry coverage, expert insights and practical strategies from across the underground construction and…
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How to Protect Crews When Workloads Surge

When a crew finally gets a clear window in summer, schedules tighten and more work gets pushed into fewer hours, often with the same or fewer people…
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7 Articles to Read in Recognition of National Safety Month

The National Safety Council is kicking off the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month this June, calling on organizations and individuals across…
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NUCA Highlighting Trench Safety in June

Annual safety program Trench Safety Stand Down scheduled for June 15-19
How to Hold Safety Meetings That Stick

How to Hold Safety Meetings That Stick

Regular safety meetings are great as long as they’re conducted in a way that actually translates to improved safety in the field
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High-Pressure Power Wherever You Go With Cat Pumps

Cat Pumps pairs its 4SP and 4DX Series high-pressure pumps with premium DC electric motors to deliver dependable, on-the-go cleaning power. Designed…
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How Leadership Shapes Safer Job Sites With 'Invisible PPE'

On most construction job sites, safety is measured in hard hats, harnesses and hazard controls. But industry leaders are increasingly recognizing…
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The High Cost of Ignoring Hazardous Energy

Proper procedures are critical for maintaining a safe workplace
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National Safe Digging Month Highlights Important Job Site Reminders

Every excavation project starts the same way: a crew, a plan and a patch of ground that looks like any other. What’s harder to see, and far more…
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Be Leery of Gas Lines When Digging

Buried gas lines present significant hazards at excavation sites
How Training and Education Can Help Eliminate Fall-Related Accidents

How Training and Education Can Help Eliminate Fall-Related Accidents

Unfortunately, for the 14th year in a row, OSHA’s top 10 list of most frequently cited standards is topped by Fall Protection - General Requirements.…
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4 Keys to Reevaluating Your Standard Operating Procedures

Standard operating procedures, or SOPs, are the backbone of safe, consistent and efficient utility contracting operations. They define how work gets…