Near Miss DIRT Report

Near misses highlight breakdowns in the utility damage prevention process. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has released an “Analysis of Near Miss Events” as a supplement to its most recent DIRT Report. We have compiled some of our key takeaways in the infographic below. The full report can be found here. Remember, the first step in protecting underground utilities is installing a reliable locating system. Here are the technical requirements for proper installation of tracer wire and compatible components for end-to-end reliability. “Specs for Water/Sewer Utilities”, “Specs for Telecommunications”, “Specs for Gas Distribution”