New guidelines to before digging this spring

April 2025 is getting recognition as a month for safe digging and safety must be followed during related projects - Beaver County Radio

(Photo Provided with Release) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, calling 811 three days before starting digging projects will prevent underground utilities being hit during projects. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is one of the companies that is giving this April recognition as a month for safe digging. The company also recommends that your c…

State of Illinois Has Added New Guidelines to Enhance Public Safety before Digging Ground This Spring

COLLINSVILLE – Before striking the ground this spring, Ameren Illinois wants to alert you about new guidelines established under the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Photo credit: Ameren Illinois This legislation, effective Jan. 1, aims to enhance public safety, minimize risks to excavators, prevent disruptions and aid in the expansion of vital public services. Calling 811 before digging or breaking ground remains a…

Public Utility Commission Marks April as Safe Digging Month

From Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission As warmer weather returns and outdoor projects ramp up, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is joining the national effort to recognize April as Safe Digging Month, urging homeowners, businesses, and contractors across the Commonwealth to follow proper safety protocols before any digging or excavation work. “Spring is a busy season for all kinds of digging – whether it’s putting in a fence…

New guidelines to before digging this spring

COLLINSVILLE – Before striking the ground this spring, Ameren Illinois wants to alert you about new guidelines established under the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. This legislation, effective Jan. 1, aims to enhance public safety, minimize risks to excavators, prevent disruptions and aid in the expansion of vital public services. Calling 811 before digging or breaking ground remains a state law. The new addition i…

Illinois has added new guidelines enhancing public safety before Spring ground digging

Learn what changed and how it will impact your next outdoor digging project Before striking the ground this spring, Ameren Illinois wants to alert you about new guidelines established under the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. This legislation, effective Jan. 1, aims to enhance public safety, minimize risks to excavators, prevent disruptions and aid in the expansion of vital public services. Calling 811 before diggi…