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underground assets – normally in the form of plans. Excavators then take these plans onsite to ensure they have the best information at their fingertips. Dial Before You Dig is the essential first step. Once you lodge your enquiry and receive the plans, you should also ensure you work safely on site. Some key considerations include: • Following any instructions provided by asset owners. These are often found in Duty of Care Statements accompanying plans. • Taking note of any required permits. • Being aware of any exclusion zones around assets. • Remain mindful that plans generally do not show the entire domestic connection. • Looking for clues that underground infrastructure is present, such as marker posts, water meters, inspection points and warning signs. • Where appropriate and safe to do so, it is the excavator’s responsibility to visually expose the cable or pipe using hand tools. An accredited locator may be required to identify assets on site. • Utilities provide contact details within their response should you require further information. Visit www.1100.com.au to lodge your enquiry and for more information on excavating safely. Dial Before You Dig is the essenal first step of safe excavaon. Lodge your free enquiry, receive the plans and follow safe work procedures on site. www.1100.com.au ® Dial Before You Dig should be your first point of call when undertaking a home improvement project that involves digging. Dial Before You Dig is the free national service designed to prevent damage and disruption to underground pipe and cable networks around Australia. It also promotes safe excavation practices. Lodging a Dial Before You Dig enquiry is easy. Simply visit www.1100.com.au (mobile device compatible) or download the iPhone app. Enquiry details are sent to infrastructure owners with assets in the vicinity of the project. These asset owners respond directly to the excavator with information on the presence of HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SAFETY FIRST DURING YOUR
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underground assets – normally in the form of plans. Excavators then take these plans onsite to ensure they have the best information at their fingertips.
Dial Before You Dig is the essential first step. Once you lodge your enquiry and receive the plans, you should also ensure you work safely on site. Some key considerations include:
• Following any instructions provided by asset owners. These are often found in Duty of Care Statements accompanying plans.
• Taking note of any required permits.• Being aware of any exclusion zones around assets.• Remain mindful that plans generally do not show
the entire domestic connection.• Looking for clues that underground infrastructure
is present, such as marker posts, water meters, inspection points and warning signs.
• Where appropriate and safe to do so, it is the excavator’s responsibility to visually expose the cable or pipe using hand tools. An accredited locator may be required to identify assets on site.
• Utilities provide contact details within their response should you require further information.
Visit www.1100.com.au to lodge your enquiry and for more information on excavating safely.
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Dial Before You Dig is the essential first step of safe excavation. Lodge your free enquiry, receive the plans and follow safe work procedures on site.
www.1100.com.au
®
Dial Before You Dig is the essential first step of safe excavation. Lodge your free enquiry, receive the plans and follow safe work procedures on site.
www.1100.com.au
Dial Before You Dig should be your first point of call when undertaking a home improvement project that involves digging. Dial Before You Dig is the free national service designed to prevent damage and disruption to underground pipe and cable networks around Australia. It also promotes safe excavation practices.
Lodging a Dial Before You Dig enquiry is easy. Simply visit www.1100.com.au (mobile device compatible) or download the iPhone app. Enquiry details are sent to infrastructure owners with assets in the vicinity of the project. These asset owners respond directly to the excavator with information on the presence of
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
SAFETY FIRST DURING YOUR
