There are millions of miles of hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines located underground across our country. Millions.
Those are in addition to the electrical and communication lines, and many other underground facilities that network our nation.
Hitting a pipeline can cause damage and failure of the pipe. And pipeline failures can result in injuries, and even fatalities.
That's why all excavators -- whether they work with a shovel or a four-ton backhoe -- must make damage prevention their number one priority. Everyone who excavates or digs must do their part to ensure that underground facilities are located accurately before digging begins. So call before you dig! It's your responsibility, and it's the law.
Information Highlights
Call Before You Dig -- It's the Law!
All fifty states have enacted laws requiring the establishment of central communications points for anyone planning to dig or excavate. No matter what kind of digging you plan to do, you must notify your local One-Call center before beginning your work. More...
PHMSA’s Pipeline Safety Research and Development Program
PHMSA’s pipeline safety research & development efforts relate to different pipeline types and application areas and address issues important to pipeline safety stakeholders. More...
Best Practices in Damage Prevention
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) provides and promotes comprehensive best practices in the area of pipeline damage prevention. They are an invaluable resource for excavators, as well as for state and local policymakers. More...
New Technologies to Increase Pipeline Safety
OPS is funding extensive research and development aimed at increasing pipeline safety. Some of the programs being funded may be of particular interest to excavators and industry representatives. More...