Colorado 811 Potholing

Excavation is important for building and repairing projects, but there are risks involved. There's always that one person who doesn't follow the rules, but luckily there's also someone who keeps everyone safe. On a jobsite, this guy makes sure to call 8-1-1 to locate utilities before starting work. He uses a hydro excavator with a reciprocating tip to protect the utilities. Excavation is necessary to build and repair infrastructure and residential projects, but a lot can go wrong. On any jobsite, you'll always find that guy. You know the one. Thinks he's doing everything right, without following the rules. Fortunately, there's also this guy to keep the crew, project, and community safe. Say you're on the jobsite, ready to lay fiber. You've got your plan, your equipment, and your crew. It takes no time at all for that guy to put it all at risk. What's wrong with this picture? No locates. This guy pauses work to call 8-1-1. Once utilities are located, he scans them to identify a positive response, and matches it to the potholing plan. Now it's time to pothole, but be careful. That hydro excavator is one powerful tool. Good thing this guy remembered to provide a reciprocating tip to protect the exposed utility and coating around it.