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Deliberate Digging: Utility Protection Program Best Practices

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About the panel discussion

Educating excavators about safe digging laws and best practices, and dispatching knowledgeable representatives to oversee high-risk or high-consequence excavations, are two proven ways to reduce third-party damages to critical underground infrastructure. In celebration of 811 Day, veteran damage prevention experts came together to share their best practices for engaging with professional excavators to stop damages before they happen.

Some of the topics the panel address includes:

  • How excavator education efforts have changed throughout the years
  • How to determine the riskiest excavations to best allocate resources
  • How to build and nurture positive relationships with professional excavators
  • Lessons learned from unsuccessful education or intervention efforts

Meet the speakers

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Nick Bonstell

Emergency Manager, SEMCO Energy

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Ian Jones

Damage Prevention Supervisor, Baltimore Gas & Electric

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David Smith

Damage Prevention Superintendent, Ameren

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Meghan Wade

President and CEO, Georgia 811

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Bradley Roulo (Moderator)

Director of Utility Operations, Urbint