With Christmas rapidly approaching and summer already started now is the time to make sure that those conducting excavation works are well prepared for the challenges that this time of year brings.
International studies have shown that worker fatigue commonly brought on by extreme heat and sun exposure can lead to an increase in utility network damages.
Accidental damage to underground utilities is not just an inconvenience, it can be dangerous and costly. Whether you’re on a large construction site or doing a quick DIY project, digging without proper planning is a major risk.
At 11.05am on 1 June 2023, Wellington Electricity’s network protection system cut part of its power supply for safety reasons, causing an outage to 772 homes and businesses across Porirua City.
It’s now officially Safe Digging Month, and with extreme weather this year literally shifting the ground around us, it’s more important than ever to check where underground utilities are before digging.
Safe digging month is here, spring has sprung, and summer is soon, and this is the time of year that excavations really get into full swing with the arrival of improved weather. At beforeUdig we typically see a significant increase in the number of excavation enquiries we receive at this time of year.
Placing a property to market is not normally associated with serious health and safety risks. It's in this stage of marketing, the danger from unseen underground electricity cables and pipes can be a danger to those installing signage and the public.
