WebAt least two, but no more than 10 days before you dig, drill or blast, you must call Dig Safely New York by simply dialing their 3-digit hotline number: 811. Failure to make this call at least two, but no more than ten, full working days ahead of time can result in civil penalties, and you may be held liable for damages to underground facilities and other property, as well; …
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WebNY 811 Excavator Training & Education Program . UTILITY RESPONSIBILITIES Dig Safely New York covers upstate New York, outside New York City and Long Island, and can be contacted by calling or clicking 811. Two New York Damage Prevention Centers. LESSON 3: CONTACTING 811 REVIEW.
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WebUDig NY is the place where all safe digging in Upstate New York starts. As the link between you and the underground utility operators, UDig NY utilizes a contact center and industry-leading software – Exactix – to receive and transmit notifications of intent to dig in the form of underground utility location requests.
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WebSituated on a four acre plot in East Syracuse, New York, this 21,000 square foot facility includes both public and private spaces that house an audio and visual studio, high-tech conference rooms, a full dig pit with simulated underground facilities and a mini excavator, as well as the professional offices of Dig Safely New York.
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WebApr 11, 2022 · If you see an active excavation site or digging project, but you don't see flags or painted markings, please call O&R at 1-877-434-4100 and report the location. If you smell gas, immediately leave the area and call 911, O&R's Gas Emergency Hotline at 1-800-533-LEAK (1-800-533-5325), or your local gas utility. You can report gas leaks
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WebNY 811 Excavator Training & Education Program . UTILITY RESPONSIBILITIES Dig Safely New York covers upstate New York, outside New York City and Long Island, and can be contacted by calling or clicking 811. Two New York Damage Prevention Centers. LESSON 3: CONTACTING 811 REVIEW.
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WebApr 25, 2022 · Dig Safely New York has developed a comprehensive Excavator Certification Program in Best Practices for Safe Digging . Completion of this course will satisfy New York state legislation that requires contractors and excavation personnel employed by a municipality or utility operator to complete a training and education …
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WebDig Safely New York, Inc. Excavator Certification Program •The course examination is divided into: –Introduction, Overview & Guidelines –Make Your Mark for Safety: Classroom Tabletop Exercises/Putting Your Knowledge to Work –Trainee Evaluation, Program Evaluation & Conclusion •Trainees will be required to complete and pass 20
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WebJun 30, 2016 · "The Dig Safely New York Certified Excavator Program in Safe Digging Best Practices provides excavators working in New York with an opportunity to gain in-depth field knowledge on the best practices that should be used in the field in accordance with New York State Code Rule 753, as well as the Common Ground Alliance Best …
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WebGet the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about safe digging for excavators. | New York 811 Listed below are some of the most frequently asked questions about safe digging. If you have a question or concern that's not addressed below, contact 811. What is the law pertaining to excavators and contractors?
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WebFeb 25, 2022 · Region 2 VPP Sites in New York: Spring Into Safety is a chance for those who are part of the one-call process to renew their Certified Excavator Program education before the busy season hits. Attendees can choose a virtual class in February or an in-person class in March. In these sponsored classes Dig Safely New York will cover …
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WebCurrently the law lists Dig Safe and New York 811 as the entities authorized to give the excavator training (others can submit comments to the PSC adopting the White Paper's curriculum and be approved by the commission to offer training themselves; the Commission told us at least one town has already done that).
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WebFeb 25, 2022 · Region 2 VPP Sites in New York: Spring Into Safety is a chance for those who are part of the one-call process to renew their Certified Excavator Program education before the busy season hits. Attendees can choose a virtual class in February or an in-person class in March. In these sponsored classes Dig Safely New York will cover …
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WebMay 7, 2019 · Dig Safely New York's Certified Excavator Program in Safe Digging Best Practices qualifies as an educational opportunity that fulfills the requirements of the amendment to the law. To assist those impacted excavators, Dig Safely New York has increased its number of open registration Certified Excavator Program classes.
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WebApr 7, 2020 · Dig Safely New York has developed a comprehensive Excavator Certification Program in Best Practices for Safe Digging . Completion of this course will satisfy New York state legislation that requires contractors and excavation personnel employed by a municipality or natural gas operator to complete a training and education …
Learn MoreWeb811 before you dig Prevent damage If you plan to perform any excavation or construction work, state law requires you to place a location request with UDig NY prior to doing so. You can place a location request by utilizing UDign NY's online Location Request program – Exactix, or by calling 811.
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WebThe online system gives each user the ability to register for the full Certified Excavator Program (CEP) course or the recertification course. It also allows users to track their progress, take their certification exam, and check the status of/print their certification. Coursettra is easy to use.
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WebDig Safely New York can help! Partnering with us opens up a world of professional resources designed to help you achieve your marketing goals. Take advantage of the resources a partnership with Dig Safely New York provides and make your name synonymous with safety.
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WebExcavator training is available online from Dig Safely New York's Certified Excavator Program (information below) or from New York 811 at https://newyork-811.litmos.com/self-signup/. Certified Excavator Program: Dig Safely NY offers an Excavator Certification Program to all excavators in NYS.
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WebDig Safely New York can help! Partnering with us opens up a world of professional resources designed to help you achieve your marketing goals. Take advantage of the resources a partnership with Dig Safely New York provides and make your name synonymous with safety.
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