Utility Color Codes
Hazards posed by striking buried underground utilities include property damage, injury, electrocutions, and even explosions. This 1-page safety meeting topic can be used for a safety moment or toolbox talk to review what it means to Call 811, why white lines might be important to the project, and the specific colors used for marking each type of underground utility.
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Utility Color Codes, Construction, Fast
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic regarding excavation safety that covers Call 811, white lines, and the specific colors used for marking each type of underground utility.