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Dec 7, 2022
3 min

Hand Digging

Each utility owner has their own set of rules on how you should excavate around their buried infrastructure.

Oct 4, 2022
3 min

Risky Business: Utility "Clears"

Everyone on a ground disturbance project must know how to identify potential easements and manage them within the utility locate system.

Dec 8, 2021
1 min

The Complete Locate Package: A Critical Step

Knowing what a locate package consists of and how to review it, is a critical step in damage prevention. The OUINS Act clearly states...

Nov 25, 2021
1 min

Managing Utility Locate Limitations

Public and Private Locate Technicians sometimes state a limitation on their report with respect to unknown or known buried facilities.

Nov 16, 2021
2 min

Utility Mark Tolerance Zones

Utility owners provide a tolerance distance on their locate reports as a safety precaution, for various reasons, to ensure that their...

Oct 29, 2021
4 min

Homeowners Guide for Utility Locates

Getting public locates for your project can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to start. Whether you are requesting public...

Oct 22, 2021
2 min

Utility Mark Colour Code

When you go for a walk, do you ever think of what those coloured lines painted on the sidewalk or street mean?

Mar 12, 2021
7 min

Private Utility Locate Guideline

INTRODUCTION The private locate industry is like the old Wild West; there are no specific regulations, guidelines, standards, or best...

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Utility Locates: Limiting Conditions for Proposals and Contracts

Under Pressure: Managing Utility Locate Expectations

Hand Me My Pick- I Need To Hand Dig! HAND DIGGING? HOW DO I DO THAT?

KNOW Before You Dig! 2018 DIRT Report.

Who is Responsible for a Private Buried Facility Damage?

Are You Hiring Competent Excavators?

Going Back to the Basics- WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC LOCATES AND PRIVATE LOCATES?

Commercial And Industrial Property Owners; Do You KNOW Your Role?

Electronic Locate Report Requirements

Above Ground Utility Structures Will Help You Understand What’s Below Ground!

Jim Douglas Joins OWN Your Safety

OWN Your Safety Encourages Industry To ‘Know Your Safety’ Before You Dig

A Day Of Mourning To Reflect On How We Can Keep Our Workers Safe.

Welcome to KNOW Before You Dig!

OWNING Your Safety Starts With KNOWING Before You Dig.

PRIVATE UTILITY LOCATES BLOG

Stay up to date with industry news, Guidelines, and Best Practices.

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Utility Locates: Limiting Conditions for Proposals and Contracts

Under Pressure: Managing Utility Locate Expectations

Hand Me My Pick- I Need To Hand Dig! HAND DIGGING? HOW DO I DO THAT?

KNOW Before You Dig! 2018 DIRT Report.

Who is Responsible for a Private Buried Facility Damage?

Are You Hiring Competent Excavators?

Going Back to the Basics- WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC LOCATES AND PRIVATE LOCATES?

Commercial And Industrial Property Owners; Do You KNOW Your Role?

Electronic Locate Report Requirements

Above Ground Utility Structures Will Help You Understand What’s Below Ground!

Jim Douglas Joins OWN Your Safety

OWN Your Safety Encourages Industry To ‘Know Your Safety’ Before You Dig

A Day Of Mourning To Reflect On How We Can Keep Our Workers Safe.

Welcome to KNOW Before You Dig!

OWNING Your Safety Starts With KNOWING Before You Dig.

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