Benefits for Contractors
It’s The Law
Wisconsin Statute 182.0175 requires the notification of all owners and operators of underground facilities in your work area of your intent to dig, blast or drill, at least three business days before work is to begin.
Just one toll-free call, fax or e-mail on your part and you can rely on Diggers Hotline to transmit your locate requests to members quickly and efficiently. Diggers Hotline is set up to work for you, but only if you make the contact.
Saves Time and Money
Time is money in business. Time spent notifying underground operators costs you money. Work stoppages due to underground facility damage cost you money, and the expense of repairing facilities can cost plenty.
As a contractor, you are required by law to contact Diggers Hotline at least three business days before you begin excavation or construction. That adds up to a lot of time spent on the telephone, and that’s money out of your pocket.
Because underground facilities are properly marked when you call Diggers Hotline, your risk of a hit is minimal, and that means less chance of having a work stoppage and less chance of being held liable for any damage incurred. Repairs can cost up to several thousand dollars.
Why waste time and money when Diggers Hotline can save you both?
Eliminates Complicated Record Keeping
Due to the ever-increasing number of cable television, telecommunications and fiber optics companies, all with underground facilities, it is virtually impossible for you to identify and keep track of all those companies on your own. When you use Diggers Hotline, there’s no need to keep complicated and time-consuming records. Our system does all the work for you. We know which members have facilities in any given area.
Provides Safer Working Conditions
By notifying facility owners and operators through Diggers Hotline, you ensure your safety and that of your work crew.
If you’ll be working in close proximity to overhead lines, members will give you information on safe-working clearances.
Provides Legal Support
If you ever need verification or backup in the case of legal proceedings, Diggers Hotline can be invaluable. All incoming calls to Diggers Hotline are recorded and kept on file for six years. Verification of your call is available to resolve conflicts that may arise with facility owners.
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