Call 811 Before You Dig Toolbox Talk
The ground doesn't tell you what's in it. Gas, power and fiber sit inches down, and a bucket finds them faster than any locator.
Standard: 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(1)–(4); state one-call (811) laws
What's in the PDF
5-minute script
Plain-language talking points a foreman reads before the shift.
Discussion questions
Gets the crew talking about how this hazard shows up on YOUR site.
Sign-off sheet
Name/signature table — proof of training for the GC and OSHA. Or skip the printer and collect signatures on your phone.
Beyond the talk
Need the certificate, not just the meeting?
Excavation and Trenching Safety — online, self-paced, certificate the same day.
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