DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG
SAFETY FIRST WHEN EXCAVATING
Dial Before You Dig can play an essential part in a plumber’s daily work pratices. Before excavating, the free national service needs to be used by plumbers to prevent damage and disruption to underground pipes and cables. Enquiries have always been easy to lodge at www.1100.com.au. Now, with the availability of the DBYD Next Gen referral service, there has been further improvement in ease of use and functionality. It is important to remember that safe excavation is not just about lodging an enquiry and getting the plans; it is recommended as best practice to follow the 5Ps of Safe Excavation to minimise the risk of damage, injury or potential loss of life.
PLAN
Plan your job. Use the Dial Before You Dig service at least one day before your job is due to begin to ensure you have the correct information you need to carry out a safe project.
PREPARE
Use a DBYD Certified Locator. Communicate with asset owners if you need assistance with anything. Look for clues for underground infrastructure onsite.
SAPIPERELINING
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POTHOLE
Potholing is physically sighting the asset by hand digging or hydro vacuum extraction.
PROTECT
Protecting and supporting the exposed infrastructure is the responsibility of the excavator. Always erect safety barriers in areas of risk to protect underground networks. Enforce exclusion zones.
PROCEED
ONLY proceed when the above steps have been completed. Always remember Dial Before You Dig and these key steps of safe excavation. Visit www.1100.com. au to lodge your enquiry or for more information.
Training and awareness sessions
If you or your team would like to learn more, Dial Before You Dig can also provide free awareness sessions to assist in understanding more about safe excavation. For more information, visit www.1100.com.au/sa-nt/training
