Safe Excavator

Fast information at your fingertips designed with excavators in mind.

What it does:

State laws pertaining to excavation (digging) vary – and finding what you’re looking for quickly can be challenging. Stay up-to-speed on requirements for each state.

For Example:

• The amount of advance notice required to contact 811 to have underground utilities marked, before digging

• The need for pre-marking or whitelining (where applicable)

• 811 ticket information – including ticket size limits and ticket life (if available/applicable)

• Tolerance zone or advanced marking information

• When its necessary to re-contact 811

Highlights of App:

• Information at your fingertips: Because who wants to go digging around and not be able to find the information you’re looking for? This app can help, and quickly!

• State laws: Summarized state laws

• Make a locate request: If you’re planning to dig, go here to submit a request electronically ahead of time to have lines marked where utilities exist before you start digging.

• 811 call center(s) and enforcement agencies: Find out the name(s) and contact information for the 811 call center(s) in a state, as well as who handles enforcement in the area.

• Resources: Learn which pipeline operators are located in a particular state and how they can be contacted.

• Safe digging tips + checklist