Missouri 811

Plan. Check. Excavate. Safety starts with preparation! Use the Missouri 811 Jobsite Pre-Excavation Checklist to review utility markings, identify hazards, and ensure trench safety before you dig. Don’t let missed steps lead to accidents. Ceck off every box and excavate with confidence! Download your checklist today: https://lnkd.in/giPuc9Xp (Under "Reference Materials")

A word of advice from Missouri 811…. On New Year’s Day there will be 3 HUGE college football playoff quarterfinal games, and odds are your neighbors have their popcorn, buffalo wings, and plenty of drinks ready to go. Today is not the day to play digging-roulette with the neighborhood’s fiber internet line! Your Safety is in your Hands. Every Dig. Every Time.

Providing detailed information about your dig site, including white lining, helps prevent utility damage and keeps everyone safe. A little preparation goes a long way.

After submitting your locate request, monitor the ticket status to ensure all utilities have marked their lines. It’s a crucial step for a safe excavation.

Most utility damage happens when homeowners and professional excavators: 1. Skip calling 811 2. Ignore tolerance zones 3. Assume facility depths Don’t let this be you!

Do you have new team members on your excavation team? Sending them into the field without proper training can lead to costly errors/fines. Reach out to the Missouri 811 Damage Prevention Specialist to schedule FREE jobsite training to protect your team, the underground utilities, and the community. https://lnkd.in/gNKJuNqz

Utility members play a very important role in the success of the 811 process every time they provide an accurate and timely locate. Thank you for providing this vital service to homeowners and professional excavators.

Missouri law requires you to notify Missouri 811 at least three working days before any excavation. Skipping this important step can result in fines up to $10,000 per violation / per day! Avoid fines and dig with confidence by contacting Missouri 811. Missour-811.org Or simply dial 811

Whether you’re a homeowner installing a fence or a contractor breaking ground on a major project, you need to follow Missouri’s One Call Law. Skip this step, and you could face fines of up to $10,000 per day, per violation. It’s crucial to understand how violations are enforced, how to report them, and what steps you can take to protect yourself legally and financially. Let’s dig into the details in this month’s blog: https://lnkd.in/gwuXX5Xs

Accurate and timely ticket status updates from utility members prevent excavation accidents. Your diligence keeps our communities safe and connected.