{"id":2383,"date":"2019-10-29T17:02:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dukesafety.com\/contractors\/?page_id=2383"},"modified":"2022-10-13T21:02:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T21:02:34","slug":"69143-dig-safely-electricity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dukesafety.com\/contractors\/69143-dig-safely-electricity\/","title":{"rendered":"Dig Safely Electricity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dig safely and prevent utility dig-ins<\/h1>\n

Utility contacts can be costly\u2014and deadly.\u00a0<\/strong>Underground utility contacts cost utility owners and contractors millions of dollars in repairs and service disruptions every year. Not only that, workers who contact buried utilities put themselves and the public at risk of injury or death. It’s your responsibility to dig safely to protect yourself, your crew, and the public.

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Notify 811 for ALL digging jobs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Notify 811 before you dig or move earth in any way.<\/strong> This free service will arrange for Duke Energy and other 811 member utilities to locate and mark their underground lines so you can dig a safe distance away from them.<\/p>\n

Dial 811 or use the online ticket-entry system,<\/strong> then wait your state\u2019s required time for facility owners to mark their lines before you dig:<\/p>\n