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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Utility safety
Safety precautions must be followed when working near buried utility lines.
During operation it is likely that you will be working around or near buried utility lines which may include, but are not
limited to:
• Electrical Power Line
• Gas Line
• Water Line
• Communication Line - Telephone or Cable Television
ATTENTION: Before beginning any trenching, or other construction work it is your responsibility to be aware of all
such utility lines buried in the area of your project and to avoid them.
Always have all local utility companies mark the location of their lines.
In U.S.A. and Canada call one of many One Call System Directory services. If you do not know the local number, call
the national number (U.S.A. and Canada only): 1-888-258-0808.
Check with local authorities for laws, regulations and/or strict penalties requiring you to locate and avoid existing
utilities.
ATTENTION: Call all local utility companies before you perform any machine operation.
Know the utility color code (U.S.A. and Canada):
Electric : Red
Gas, Oil, or Petroleum : Yellow
Communication, Telephone, Television : Orange
Water : Blue
Sewer : Green/Brown
Proposed Excavation : White
Surveying : Pink
Reclaimed Water and Slurry : Purple
After locating the utility lines, carefully dig a hole by hand and/or automatic vacuum equipment to the utility line to
verify the location and depth of the line.
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