How to Prevent Damage When Working With Pipelines

Every year in the U.S., nearly 500,000 excavation projects damage underground frameworks like cable and electric lines and pipelines. To decrease this number, it’s important that you hire a professional excavator that’s experienced, has a good policy in place, and follows best practices.

Calling 811

The first step towards a safe excavation project is calling 811 to ensure that the site is safe for digging. Additionally, make sure there are no underground utilities in the way. Regardless of whether you’re working on a major project or digging a hole in your yard, this is a vital safety step that cannot be skipped.

Calling before you dig can help prevent serious accidents. Every 6 minutes, excavation damage is caused by people who do not call before digging. This critical phone call alerts operators to mark underground assets before you begin.

By increasing awareness of this vital step, the annual number of excavation-related damages is sure to decrease. In fact, since the Common Ground Alliance started raising awareness 12 years ago, damage rates have decreased by 29%!

Navigating around underground infrastructure can be quite challenging. Keeping power lines and pipelines safe requires a multitude of special tools, which is why you should always hire a professional. At Stan’s, safety is our priority. Prevent damage when working with pipelines and contact us today to learn more about our excavation services!