Safety Information
The Safety page at Before U Dig Ireland outlines essential practices and procedures to ensure safe excavation and protect underground utility assets. From pre-project planning to on-site safety and emergency protocols, this guide helps users minimize risk and follow best practices throughout every stage of their digging projects.
Emergency Procedures and Contact Details
A “beforeUdig” emergency is defined as a potentially life threatening situation and may include the following: burst water main, damaged electricity pole, leaking gas pipe, open sewer, major telecommunication cable damaged, and any other situations which may be catastrophic.
Safety Practices
At beforeUdig, safety of those working around utility assets and the community is of high priority. At every stage of the project, there are measures that can be taken to ensure the safety of those involved in the project and others.
If Damages Happen
Irrespective of size, any work site has the potential to damage assets located around the excavation site, leading to service interruptions, delays to the project, costly repairs and in the worst case scenario, injury or death.
Duty of Care
It is important to know your Duty of Care is when it comes to working in and around utility networks and assets in Ireland.
Reference Guides
The following reference guides are available to assist with using beforeUdig and understanding beforeUdig processes and procedures regarding safe digging around utility assets.e.