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21.01.2022 2020 has presented all Australians a series of unprecedented challenges. The safety and well being of community, workers, and family are always at the forefront of Dial Before You Dig and our staff teams across the country. ... Dial Before You Dig news shares what has been happening across the business. https://www.1100.com.au//Dial-Before-You-Dig-News-Issue-45
21.01.2022 DBYD Qld is one of the sponsors for the Beach Rugby Australia competition which is being held at a number of locations over the coming months. The first round kicked off at Coolangatta over the weekend which attracted good crowds who turned up to see a number of former legends take to the beach to reignite their former glory. The events are a great medium to drive the safe digging message out to the community & also supporting local initiatives. Upcoming Beach Rugby events are being held at Mooloolaba, Townsville & Newcastle.
21.01.2022 New to Dial Before You Dig, set up an account to lodge an enquiry. It takes less than a minute to enter your details. Already a member go straight to the login page. Check out the options online.
20.01.2022 Download the DBYD guide to preventing damage to underground services https://www.1100.com.au//Assets-Best-Practice-Guide-for-Lo
19.01.2022 The Electrical Safety Office has released Mark's story, a survivors story, to remind workers of arc flash risk. This can a be a good tool for non-electrical workers as well, to highlight powerline dangers, when it comes to electricity's ferocious nature when accidentally contacted. #lookupandlive #powelinesafety https://youtu.be/IBx8WgD_hlg
18.01.2022 A reminder of the impact of a gas pipe failure https://edition.cnn.com//us/kentucky-gas-explos/index.html
18.01.2022 Gas Networks Ireland wins international health and safety award Gas Networks Ireland was a Networks Awards 2020 finalist in the Gamechanger category for Dial Before You Dig, its online service to check the location of underground gas pipes on a site an essential safety step before excavation works commence. https://constructionnews.ie/gas-networks-ireland-hazcon-app/
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16.01.2022 Pre-Excavation Management Around Subsurface Utilities Webinar https://dbydlocator.com/pre-excavation-management-training/
16.01.2022 Next Generation Dial Before You Dig is coming in 2021. Esri Australia has been selected to deliver the Referral Service of the Future. Their approach to delivering this next generation service is built on collaboration with everyone in the Dial Before You Dig community asset owners, enquirers and all related stakeholders. The first webinar was held on 13/8/2020 and they want to hear your ideas!... https://www.nextgendbyd.com.au/
15.01.2022 The Martin Medal In 2021, a new recognition called the Martin Medal will be awarded to a young construction worker(s) who has done something extra ordinary in helping a Mate who is struggling or/and has helped created a mentally healthy workplace. https://mates.org.au/construction/the-martin-medal
15.01.2022 Congratulations Cookie https://www.facebook.com/100016474687583/posts/668570137035470/
14.01.2022 DBYD Qld received recognition for our support as a state industry partner of Mates in Construction (MIC). Justin (Field Officer for MIC) called into our office to present to Paul (DBYD Qld GM) the plaque along with a banner that we would welcome being hung at a construction site who also supports MIC and the values DBYD provides to the construction industry in safe digging practices.
12.01.2022 October Safe Work Month Check out the full program of virtual events, tools and resources focusing on work health and safety and return to work is planned this October. All Safe Work Month and Mental Health Week digital events are FREE to attend this year.... Hear from expert speakers about hot topics including the ongoing health and safety implications of COVID-19, mental health at work, workplace wellbeing, safety culture and leadership, and health and safety for small businesses. https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safe-work-month
08.01.2022 DBYD Racing Motor Racing is back on track with Jon McCorkindale at the wheel of the DBYD car. The V8 Supercar Super 3 series has been rolled together with the Super 2 Series with the first round at Sydney Motorsport Park in mid-July. The twilight race on the Saturday had 62,000 viewers which is more than Super Rugby and A League Soccer. Looks like everyone is keen to watch the teams go racing. https://www.facebook.com/jonmac69/
07.01.2022 How to create a native verge garden While you are responsible for your nature strip, the public has the right to access it and local authorities and regional utilities have the right to dig it up. Before you start, check what pipes, cables and services are underneath and be mindful that your plants may be tossed if necessary... https://www.bhg.com.au/charlie-albone-native-verge-garden
07.01.2022 Pre-Excavation Management Around Subsurface Utilities This webinar covers the requirements and regulatory obligations of locating and identifying subsurface utilities for Site Managers, Supervisors Trades and Apprentices on construction sites where excavation work is proposed to be carried out. https://dbydlocator.com/pre-excavation-management-training/
06.01.2022 2020 Landscape Queensland Construction Excellence Awards The Landscape Queensland Construction Excellence Awards showcase the best of the best in the landscaping industry! https://www.landscapequeensland.com.au//2020-construction-
05.01.2022 Reducing Damage to Underground Utility Infrastructure during Excavation - Costs, benefits, technical advances, case studies, and recommendations https://www.linkedin.com//reducing-damage-underground-ut/
04.01.2022 DBYDQ and DCL are a big supporter of Mates In Construction and would like to share their message especially to those workers affected by Covid-19.
03.01.2022 Lodge your free enquiry online from your mobile. Get the Dial Before you Dig App for iPhone or Android
03.01.2022 On Monday Carol attended the NAWIC Women on Tools Breakfast to support women in construction and speak to the attendees on the importance of understanding the 5Ps of safe excavation. It was a very wet day however it didnt dampen the spirits of all the sponsors and people of all ages that attended the breakfast.
03.01.2022 Injuries after hitting underground electrical cables Accidents do happen and it is not good when workers are injured. This is a reminder to use the DBYD service. https://www.dailymail.co.uk//Pedestrians-suffer-horrific-i
03.01.2022 Essex & Suffolk Water using 3D asset data technology Field operatives armed with smartphones running a mobile data collector app can now accurately record the real world location, and depth, of new and existing assets. https://wwtonline.co.uk//essex-suffolk-water-using-3d-asse
03.01.2022 Business as we know it has experienced a massive shakeup as a result of COVID-19, DBYDQ would like to remind all our customers that our service is continuing to operate in these difficult times and where possible people should in the first instance lodge enquiries via our website www.1100.com.au if you are planning to undertake any form of excavations. We want to assure our Members and Users that we are continually monitoring and acting upon advice provided by Federal and St...ate health agencies in respect to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the continuity of service and health and safety of staff and the community. Given the importance we are all reliant on in having internet access, as more and more people are required to work from home reinforces how critical it is for people to follow safe digging practices. Please ensure you deploy the 5Ps of safe excavation Plan, Prepare, Pothole, Protect and Proceed and most importantly stay safe.
01.01.2022 "A big shout out to APA's Infrastructure Protection Services team who deal with DBYD enquiries. They have done a wonderful job in adjusting to working from home while keeping up the same impeccable level of service. A great model in physically distancing, staying socially connected, and maintaining services." - Ross Larsen, APA Group. https://www.linkedin.com//ross-larsen-apagroup_apa-group-p
