The damage prevention message protects buried infrastructure and keeps our communities safe. At Texas811, it’s at the very heart of what we do. And that’s a great place to start! The start of a new year offers pause for reflection. What was achieved? It also bids us to look forward. What lies ahead? “The starting […]
Excavator Responsibilities
Over the years, even very experienced workers tend to forget some of the basics they learned in the beginning of their careers. This week’s blog is a refresher on excavator responsibilities. The excavator is responsible for: Requesting the one-call notification, it is not your customer’s responsibility. Immediately reporting damage or exposure of any underground utility […]
TELLING THE STORY
“Publicity is absolutely critical. A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a front page ad.” That quote is attributed to Sir Richard Branson, the British business leader, investor, author and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Virgin Group, controls over 400 companies, and, according to the June Forbes magazine, is worth about $5.1 […]
#ParisStrong
Every week we talk about the importance of dialing 811 before digging so that underground lines and cables can be flagged and marked by their owners. The call to 811, and the subsequent marking is also free. Texas811 is open 24/7/365, in English and Spanish. That being said, and in light of what transpired […]