Safe Dig Hydro Excavating Safety and Procedures

Thursday, April 11

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Mesquite B, Palm Springs Convention Center

SWRCB Drinking Water: 1 Contact Hour

CWEA: 1 Contact Hour

Practice Area: Operations & Maintenance

This session covers safety issues, personal protection equipment and safe operation procedures for Combo Machines and Hydro Excavation Machines. Learn safe manors in witch to dig and protect the equipment, and the safe manors in witch to protect yourself when digging. Learn why it matters, how it affects your operation, and common assumptions why these machines ARE NOT created equal.

Learner Outcomes:

Will learn why hydro excavation or safe dig is safer than a backhoe.
Will learn how to dig effectively with minimum use of water.
Learn proper way to dig safely

Level: Introduction to; limited knowledge of subject matter / entry level staff

Primary Speaker(s)

Carey Olcott

Technical Advisor and Trainer
Haaker Equipment Co
La Verne, California

Track Facilitator(s)

Steve Cano

Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Costa Mesa, California