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DPC of Texas Excavation Safety Days Score Big in Lubbock and Abilene
The Damage Prevention Council of Texas (DPC) can mark two recent successes in their ongoing effort to promote safety in the excavation industry. Their Excavation Safety Day events in Lubbock on June 7th and Abilene on June 12th drew strong participation and positive feedback. With over 400 attendees between the two events, the DPC of Texas upheld its mission to provide safe excavation education and public awareness of the need to contact 811 before any digging project.
These educational events allowed attendees to learn about best
practices for safe excavation. Industry professionals delivered insightful presentations, while outdoor demonstrations showcased real-
world techniques and equipment.
The events also fostered a sense of community, allowing for networking among attendees and showcasing the importance of collaboration in keeping workplaces safe.
Focus on Education and Awareness
The DPC of Texas strongly emphasizes the ‘one-call’ process, a crucial step
8 • Texas811 2024, Issue 3
that mandates
contacting
Texas811 before
commencing any
excavation project. This
process, which helps to locate and mark underground utilities, is instrumental in preventing accidental damage and potential injury. The Excavation Safety Days educated attendees about this vital process.
A Special Thank You
The Damage Prevention Council
of Texas is funded solely by our generous sponsors at events and through Corporate Sponsorship opportunities. We’d like to personally thank the following companies for their support of the Excavation Safety Day – Lubbock: United Rentals,
ASCO, InDepth, Atmos Energy,
Warren CAT, Lubbock Underground Utilities, American Equipment & Trailer, Vermeer, Barricades Unlimited, FiberTex, Texas Power Suppliers, Texas811, Heath, and Ditch Witch Southwest. We’d also like to thank
the City of Lubbock, the Lubbock Fire & Rescue, and the Lubbock Office of Emergency Management for
their support and participation in the Excavation Safety Day – Lubbock.
The following companies played an essential role in the success of the Excavation Safety Day – Abilene: West Central Texas Council of Governments, InDepth, LineQuest, United Rentals, Texas811, and ONEOK. Your support is vital to the success of events in the Big Country Chapter. Thank you for being so supportive in Abilene and across Texas.
Looking Ahead: Continued Commitment to Safety
The successful Lubbock and Abilene events are just two examples of the DPC of Texas’ dedication to promoting excavation safety across the state. Their 2024 calendar includes several upcoming events in Monahans, Plano, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and other Texas cities. Visit www.dpcoftexas.org to learn how you can support these educational events.
If you’re involved in excavation work, consider attending a future DPC of Texas Excavation Safety Day. These events offer valuable information and resources to help you protect yourself, your coworkers, the community, and the infrastructure below the ground.