Virtual Safety Roundtable: Underground Utility Damage Prevention Strategies
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Virtual Event | Free for NUCA Members
One wrong move underground can change everything. Striking a buried utility line isn’t just expensive, it can be deadly. Gas explosions, electric shocks, service outages, and serious injuries are all real consequences of a utility strike.
As utility contractors, owners, and safety professionals, we all play a role in preventing these events. Recent industry discussions have highlighted the importance of communication, proper locating practices, potholing, emerging technology, and shared accountability in reducing utility strikes.
Please join us for our next NUCA Colorado Safety Roundtable, where we will focus on practical strategies for Underground Utility Damage Prevention.
Discussion Topics
- Why utility strikes continue to occur despite established processes
- Lessons learned from recent damage incidents and near misses
- Effective use of 811 and utility locating resources
- Best practices for potholing and exposing utilities before excavation
- Managing risks within the tolerance zone
- The role of technology (vacuum excavation, GPR, drone and subsurface locating technologies) in damage prevention
- Improving communication between owners, locators, contractors, and field crews
- How supervisors and foremen can build a culture of excavation safety and stop-work authority
- Leading indicators and proactive measures that prevent utility strikes before work begins
This session will be an interactive discussion designed to share successes, challenges, and practical solutions from across the industry. Whether you're in operations, project management, field supervision, safety, engineering, or utility locating, your perspective is valuable.
Who Should Attend:
Safety professionals, operations leaders, project managers, foremen, HR representatives, and anyone involved in hiring and training new employees.
Come ready to share your insights, ask questions, and learn from peers across the industry. These roundtables are designed to be collaborative, practical, and directly relevant to your day-to-day operations.
Open to NUCA of Colorado members and invited guests.
Bring your questions, your experiences, and your best ideas. This is a working conversation for people who live this every day.
Registration: Complimentary for NUCA of Colorado members; Non-members welcome to attend as guests – come see the value of being part of NUCA!
Connect with Us:
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