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Sessions cover case studies where damages were significantly reduced, an update on the significance of cross-bores, and the scoop on Hydro-Excavation. | December 9, 2008 | | 8:00 AM | A Contractor's Perspective: Supplemental Practices That Dramatically Cut Damage
Ron Peterson, President
S.E.E. Underground Technologies
Reaching $500,000 in damages within the first 6 months of a 12 block re-vitalization project caused a contractor to seek help. Using a comprehensive damage prevention program, damages dropped to $2,200 in the next year of the project! Hear from the consultant in charge of this dramatic improvement for tips you can apply to your own projects:
• Find ways to better utilize the one-call system
• Learn how to deal with locators more effectively
• Improve your documentation practices using photography and video.
| | 9:15 AM | As An Excavator, What Can You Expect a Hydro-Excavation Company to Do for You?
Neil McLean, CEO
Hydro Excavation Consulting Unlimited
Learn what a Hydro-Excavation company can and cannot realistically do for you. Receive guidelines on hiring a safe and well trained company with the proper equipment and tools; find out how to work with your conventional excavation equipment to improve productivity; and hear an explanation of different soil types and how they affect productivity. | | 2:15 PM | Cross-Bores: How Big Is The Issue?
Samuel T. Ariaratnam, Associate Professor,, Del E. Webb School of Construction, ASU; Dan Weaklend,
Chief Officer Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, NPL
Examine the potential consequences to the general public from unmarked underground utilities. You will explore the hotly debated issue of cross-bored utilities and hear the results of a survey of over 40 horizontal directional drilling contractors nationwide. | | December 10, 2008 | | 10:45 AM | Introduction to Hydro-Excavation as a Business
Neil McLean, CEO
Hydro Excavation Consulting Unlimited
Considering entering the hydro-excavation business? Learn the basics of marketing, operations, and safety. A solid introduction to the business taught by an expert consultant in the industry. | | 1:15 PM | How Do You Get Good Administrative Enforcement of Damage Prevention Laws?
Ken Jones, Gas Pipeline Engineer,, Public Utilities Commission of Nevada
Don Heyer, Operations Manager, USA North
Enforcement is a very effective way of lowering damages, but what does it take to get all affected parties to buy into a program? A panel of experts will explore issues and answers related to a state agency handling this issue. | | 2:30 PM | Field Application of Successful Excavator Damage Prevention Work Practices
Larry Fortin
This speaker was named "Ditch Digger of the Year" by the National Utility Contractors Association. Hear his story of how he developed a comprehensive damage prevention program for field personnel. This program includes training, monitoring, and enforcement to create a focus and commitment of employees to adhere to those procedures. You will learn procedures that are not normally practiced, but that will decrease damages.
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