Call 811 Before You Dig to Avoid Repair Costs Averaging $3,500
Planning an Outdoor Digging Project this Spring? Call 811 Before You Dig to Avoid Repair Costs Averaging $3,500 In 2025, there were over 1,200 incidents in Northern and Central California where underground utility lines were damaged due to digging OAKLAND, Calif. — Every year during spring and summer months, many California homeowners and residents turn their attention to yard improvement projects that involve digging. Whether it’s repairing or replacing a fence, planting or landscaping, or installing
Safety & Training Shorts: Heat Illness Awareness & Prevention
Heat illnesses refer to serious and potentially life-threatening medical conditions that happen when the body is unable to cope with excessive heat. Both outdoor and indoor work environments may have hot conditions. As a result, workers may experience heat-related health problems. This training helps you understand how to prevent heat illness situations and what to do if you or a coworker have signs of a heat illness. Note: This training covers heat illness prevention requirements for workplaces in
Ladder Safety Tips
Falls from elevated surfaces are frequently listed as one of the top 10 causes of accidents in the workplace. Most of these accidents occur due to failure to follow basic ladder safety. To help prevent ladder injuries, practice the following safety tips. Setting up Safely Make sure you select the correct ladder for the job—check the length and duty rating. Proper length is a minimum of three feet extending over the roofline or working surface. Inspect your ladder before each use for any of the following