April is National Safe Digging Month.
But this period of excavation safety education will be different this year amidst the conditions created by the coronavirus pandemic. Spring typically marks a time to begin digging projects, for homeowners and contractors alike. With social distancing and shelter-in-place orders being a priority, though, for the foreseeable future, it won’t be business as usual in many places.
Still, it’s time to promote safe digging practices, and this month the Common Ground Alliance is releasing its usual array of public outreach tools and education materials but tailored to the evolving pandemic.
For example, during this difficult time, it’s
