| Date: March 9, 2011 (Wednesday) |
| Time: 3:00 pm |
| Presenter: Louis Panzer, Public Services Manager , Arizona Blue Stakes, Inc. |
| Presenter: Kevin Hopper , Operations Manager , Dig Safely New York |
| Session Description |
Panel Discussion Every stakeholder has something to offer and something to gain by supporting education. Often one hand doesn’t know what the other is doing even within states. This session will cover ways to engage stakeholders through damage reporting, consolidated efforts, low cost education and the benefits obtained through the sharing of information. |
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Assisting Stakeholders in Damage Reduction
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
2009 NASCAR Rookie-of-the-Year Joey Logano to speak at CGA Conference
by Wendy Schaefer, Sunshine State One Call Communications Specialist
Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Camry, will give you a taste of what it’s like to mix
NASCAR racing and the 811 campaign at the CGA Annual Breakfast held in conjunction with
the 2011 CGA Conference and Expo in Orlando.
NASCAR racing and the 811 campaign at the CGA Annual Breakfast held in conjunction with
the 2011 CGA Conference and Expo in Orlando.
Mark-it! Madness, a committee of One Calls of America, implemented the Logano-811
campaign three years ago, enabling participating states to have a celebrity spokesperson at a
fraction of the cost.
Logano has appeared in television, radio and print PSAs promoting the 811 message and has
been featured on several one-call center websites. This year, ads will feature him in an 811-
branded fire suit.
As the NASCAR season comes to a close, Logano celebrates another successful year, ranking
sixth in the NASCAR power rankings.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Subsurface Utility Locating & Marking Workshop
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
| Before December 17, 2010 | December 17, 2010 or after | ||
| CGA Member | Non-CGA Member | CGA Member | Non-CGA Member |
| $370 | $370 | $395 | $395 |
Who Should Attend? Not only is this skills training workshop a great introductory session and a valuable career building tool for the novice line locator, the workshop was designed to challenge and expand the knowledge base of even the most seasoned of pro’s of the art of underground line locating and marking.
What you will learn: This information packed utility locator training workshop addresses both the art and science of the sometimes puzzling and daunting task of Underground Utility Line Locating and Marking. Locating technicians perform their duties daily in response to each states “Call Before You Dig” laws prior to planned and emergency excavation activities. Mastery of this task of High Tech “hide and seek” is vital not only for employee safety but also the general public near excavation sites. With a balanced mixture of classroom theory training combined with valuable hands-On field instruction performed outdoors participants will gain an A to Z understanding of the process. Special Emphasis is placed on mastery of the electronic detection equipment and troubleshooting techniques to solve utility locating puzzles. Participants will also gain an overall understanding of the entire National Utility Infrastructure layout. Utility locator training is key to insuring competent employees are responding to excavation notifications and then locating and marking the estimated location of underground utilities prior to excavation activities.
Classroom Training and Field Instruction: This two-fold training workshop begins with a live classroom training sessions with comprehensive animated slide presentations, lively discussions, and a supporting workbook loaded with reference materials and classroom activities. The classroom session is followed by a Hands On instruction performed outdoors where a variety of conventional and not so conventional equipment is placed in the hands of the workshop participants in efforts to build an "equipment friendly" users of line detection equipment.
Non-Vendor Specific Training: Utility training academy, utilizes only Non-vendor specific training materials. This allows our instructors to focus on the basic design and concept of conventional equipment as well as troubleshooting techniques to use when faced with line locating problems. The hands-on training gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge obtained during the classroom portion of the training. Much emphasis is placed on site investigations prior to locating.
Why you should attend:
- This workshop is also approved for 6-8 Continuing Educational Hours or Training Credits for Water Operator Certification renewals in Florida, Tennessee, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Minnesota, Oklahoma.
- Workshop approved for 8 contact hours for CWEA certificate holders for credit toward the continuing education requirement for re-certification.
- This training covers the minimum training requirements identified in the Common Ground Alliance Best Practices 4-5- DOT Operator Qualification OQ Training and Testing
Presented by: Bob Nighswonger, President, Utility Training Academy. Mr. Nighswonger in a 25 year veteran in the utility locating and damage prevention industry.
Classroom Training and Field Instruction: This two-fold training workshop begins with a live classroom training sessions with comprehensive animated slide presentations, lively discussions, and a supporting workbook loaded with reference materials and classroom activities. The classroom session is followed by a Hands On instruction performed outdoors where a variety of conventional and not so conventional equipment is placed in the hands of the workshop participants in efforts to build an "equipment friendly" users of line detection equipment.
Non-Vendor Specific Training: Utility training academy, utilizes only Non-vendor specific training materials. This allows our instructors to focus on the basic design and concept of conventional equipment as well as troubleshooting techniques to use when faced with line locating problems. The hands-on training gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge obtained during the classroom portion of the training. Much emphasis is placed on site investigations prior to locating.
Why you should attend:
- This workshop is also approved for 6-8 Continuing Educational Hours or Training Credits for Water Operator Certification renewals in Florida, Tennessee, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Minnesota, Oklahoma.
- Workshop approved for 8 contact hours for CWEA certificate holders for credit toward the continuing education requirement for re-certification.
- This training covers the minimum training requirements identified in the Common Ground Alliance Best Practices 4-5- DOT Operator Qualification OQ Training and Testing
Presented by: Bob Nighswonger, President, Utility Training Academy. Mr. Nighswonger in a 25 year veteran in the utility locating and damage prevention industry.
CGA EXCAVATION SAFETY CONFERENCE & EXPO: MARCH 8-10, 2011
CARIBE ROYALE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER - ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Thursday, November 11, 2010
National Study Shows Only 1 in 4 Americans Aware of 811
By commongroundia
About one in four Americans (23%) are aware that 811 is the national call-before-you-dig number. A recent study was conducted for the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) between July 30 and Aug 2 and was compromised to 2,000 people across the nation.
The study concluded that more than half the respondents (52%) said they would either be somewhat or extremely likey to call 811 before a digging project. This is up slightly from a similar 2008 study that indicated 49% would either be somewhat likely or extremely likely to call 811.
Residents of the Midwest rated highest against the other regions for awareness of call-before-you-dig, 811 awareness and exposure to 811 advertising. Men outranked women in all levels of 811 awareness, but men and women are essentially even in their likelihood to call 811 in the future.
You should be sure to call 811 a few days in advance of your scheduled dig to allow time for the request to be processed. Once your lines are marked, you will know their approximate location and you can dig safely. Knowing what’s below will protect you, your family and your neighbors.
Learn more about the 811 program at:http://www.call811.com
Details about the recent study can be found at this link:http://www.commongroundiowa.com/811Awareness.pdf
Source: Common Ground IA
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Pipeline Safety Public Awareness and Education
The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials met in July, 2010, to receive testimony on pipeline safety public awareness and education programs. The hearing is the fourth in a series of hearings that the Subcommittee will conduct on pipeline safety. CGA President, Bob Kipp, provided testimony. The written testimony can be retrieved by clicking the Bob Kipp segment. Visit here.
Source: Damage Prevention PROfessional magazine (free subscription here
).
Source: Damage Prevention PROfessional magazine (free subscription here
).
Monday, October 25, 2010
CGA Wins Prestigious Telly Award for 811 Campaign Support Materials
Summer 2010
The Telly Awards honor our very best local, regional cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web. Since 1978, our mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. The 30th Annual Telly Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. Awards that were presented to the CGA were: The 811 Children's Pirate Video - Bronze Telly in the category of Safety The 811 PSA - Silver Telly in the category of Public Service Category
"Congratulations to the Video Task Team Co-Chairs and Task Team as well as to the entire Education MM&C Committee for these prestigious achievements,"stated Bob Kipp, CGA President. "These national awards recognize excellence in education and promotion of the 811 message," he added.
The Committee: Tracey Bryant, Vectren Energy Delivery (co-chair); Dan Mascka, Northern Natural Gas (co-chair); Ron Gray, Williams Gas Pipeline; Meghan Chestnutt, Georgia811; Claude Campbell, Georgia811; Jim Holtzer, One Call Concepts; Scott Landes, Rhino/Infrastructure Resources; Patti Lama, Portland General Electric; Barb Hugg, Julie, Inc.; Eben Wyman, NUCA; Chris Stockton, Williams Gas Pipeline; Dan Meiners, Underground Safety Alliance; Erika Lee, CGA; Khrysanne Kerr, CGA; Sam Hall, PHMSA; Annmarie Robertson, PHMSA.
To view the PSA, click here.
To view the 811 Pirate Video for children, click here.
The Telly Awards honor our very best local, regional cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web. Since 1978, our mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. The 30th Annual Telly Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. Awards that were presented to the CGA were: The 811 Children's Pirate Video - Bronze Telly in the category of Safety The 811 PSA - Silver Telly in the category of Public Service Category
"Congratulations to the Video Task Team Co-Chairs and Task Team as well as to the entire Education MM&C Committee for these prestigious achievements,"stated Bob Kipp, CGA President. "These national awards recognize excellence in education and promotion of the 811 message," he added.
The Committee: Tracey Bryant, Vectren Energy Delivery (co-chair); Dan Mascka, Northern Natural Gas (co-chair); Ron Gray, Williams Gas Pipeline; Meghan Chestnutt, Georgia811; Claude Campbell, Georgia811; Jim Holtzer, One Call Concepts; Scott Landes, Rhino/Infrastructure Resources; Patti Lama, Portland General Electric; Barb Hugg, Julie, Inc.; Eben Wyman, NUCA; Chris Stockton, Williams Gas Pipeline; Dan Meiners, Underground Safety Alliance; Erika Lee, CGA; Khrysanne Kerr, CGA; Sam Hall, PHMSA; Annmarie Robertson, PHMSA.
To view the PSA, click here.
To view the 811 Pirate Video for children, click here.
Friday, October 22, 2010
NYSE Closing Bell Features 811
August 24, 2010 - Moline, IL
Representatives from John Deere Construction & Forestry, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) rang the ceremonial closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, August 20, to promote awareness of underground utilities through the use of the national 811 call-before-you-dig phone number. Though awareness and use of 811 has significantly decreased the number of underground utility strikes in the U.S., the fact that there are still fatalities and damages hitting gas and utility lines underscores the need for a continued safety campaign.
"It's not enough that the number of strikes has decreased in each of the last five years, because even one strike is too many," said Bob Kipp, president of the CGA. In 2004, it was estimated that there were 450,000 instances of damage from striking underground lines. However, as a result of the work of CGA and its many supporters, that number has decreased by over 60 percent to 170,00 damage in 2009.
"Through our support of CGA and 811, we strengthen our commitment to our customers. Our customers are out first focus and this initiative saves lives," said Michael Mack, worldwide president, John Deere Construction & Forestry. "Beyond personal safety concerns, the potential property damage, inconvenient service outages and the hefty fines to equipment operators resulting from digging accidents makes the 811 service incredibly valuable." To further encourage safe digging, John Deere is also sharing portions of safety videos on YouTube beginning next month. The first video, featuring excavators, will be posted at http://www.YouTube.com/JohnDeere
Source: Damage Prevention PROfessional magazine- free subscription here.
Representatives from John Deere Construction & Forestry, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) rang the ceremonial closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, August 20, to promote awareness of underground utilities through the use of the national 811 call-before-you-dig phone number. Though awareness and use of 811 has significantly decreased the number of underground utility strikes in the U.S., the fact that there are still fatalities and damages hitting gas and utility lines underscores the need for a continued safety campaign.
"It's not enough that the number of strikes has decreased in each of the last five years, because even one strike is too many," said Bob Kipp, president of the CGA. In 2004, it was estimated that there were 450,000 instances of damage from striking underground lines. However, as a result of the work of CGA and its many supporters, that number has decreased by over 60 percent to 170,00 damage in 2009.
"Through our support of CGA and 811, we strengthen our commitment to our customers. Our customers are out first focus and this initiative saves lives," said Michael Mack, worldwide president, John Deere Construction & Forestry. "Beyond personal safety concerns, the potential property damage, inconvenient service outages and the hefty fines to equipment operators resulting from digging accidents makes the 811 service incredibly valuable." To further encourage safe digging, John Deere is also sharing portions of safety videos on YouTube beginning next month. The first video, featuring excavators, will be posted at http://www.YouTube.com/JohnDeere
Source: Damage Prevention PROfessional magazine- free subscription here.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Fire Prevention Month and Call 811 Before You Dig – A Good Match!
Fire safety needs to be practiced year-round, but the month of October has special meaning for fire safety officials because October is Fire Prevention Month. It’s a time when education and awareness about fire safety are promoted through special events in fire stations, schools, senior centers, places of worship and other locations where community members gather, with the goal of preventing fires and their tragic impacts.
Originally just limited to one week in October (and known as Fire Prevention Week), Fire Prevention Month is the longest-running public health and safety observance on record in the United States. Officially practiced in one form or another since 1922, it was initiated by fire prevention officials as a positive way to memorialize the Great Chicago Fire, which – on October 8-9, 1871 – claimed more than
250 lives, left 100,000 people homeless and destroyed more than 17,400 structures. Over the years, themes have been designated as a focus for educational messages ranging from the very general (“Help Stop Fire”) to the more specific (“Use Candles With Care”). Today, during the course of Fire Prevention Month, the fire service, teachers and the media seek out a variety of safety messages and materials to
disseminate.
The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) encourages Common Ground Alliance Members to work with their local fire departments, community groups and media to include the 811 message as part of their Fire Prevention Month activities. “The 811 Call Before You Dig message is
entirely consistent with the safety messages we traditionally promote during Fire Prevention Month,”
says Georgia State Fire Marshal Alan Shuman, President of NASFM. He adds, “When people learn
how they can prevent deaths, injuries and other problems when they dig in their yards, they save the fire department from having to respond to an incident involving damaged underground utility lines. So, a call to 811 can prevent a call to 911.” To learn more about how you can participate in Fire Prevention Month with 811 campaign materials, call your local fire department.
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