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Utility Locates Checklist

by Richard Hogue, from the Community

Use this utility locates checklist to capture locate ticket numbers, job details, and confirmation of 811 positive response. Record photos of north/south and east/west markings, note re-mark requests, verify completion by work date and on-time status, and add explanations when required. Standardize documentation for excavation readiness and damage prevention across utility, construction, and telecom field teams.

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Utility Locate Checklist
Use this utility locate checklist to document 811 locate requests and field verification. Capture ticket number, preparer, date, and job location; confirm whether the locate was completed by the work date; note work performed; and verify that the 811 positive response has been updated. Attach north south and east west photos, mark completion status, indicate if this is a re-mark, and record whether the locate was finished on time with an explanation when required.
by Richard Hogue, from the Community
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Pre-Dig Checklist for Excavation Safety
Use this pre-dig checklist to ensure safe, compliant excavation. Verify dig ticket numbers, expiration dates, and positive response status. Record utility locate responses, document markings, capture site photos, and confirm soft digs, hand clearing, and vacuum excavation where required. Coordinate with utility owners and inspectors, including 811 and USIC, before proceeding. Obtain signatures from operator and supervisor once all conditions are met.
by Jeff Slaybaugh, from the Community
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City of Charlottesville Miss Utility Audit
This City of Charlottesville Miss Utility Audit template helps evaluate locating contractors and utility crews for 811 ticket compliance. It covers ticket status and response codes, verification of markings and accuracy, use of utility maps and drawings, direct coordination with excavators, site visits, and evidence capture with photos. Use it to review documentation such as manifests, confirm active tickets, and determine whether work should be stopped when requirements are not met. Ideal for municipal utilities and contractors managing excavation safety.
by Shannon Spradlin, from the Community
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Crawford Utility Damage Report
This Utility Damage Report template helps construction and civil crews document and investigate utility strikes during excavation and roadwork. Record job and location details, Miss Dig ticket information, date and time of damage, utility owner, and attach photos of the location, markings, and the damage. Include sketches, note whether utilities were properly marked or potholed, and measure distance from flags. Log crew members, equipment involved (e.g., excavator, trencher, hydro vac), and the type of work performed. Identify root causes such as inaccurate or disturbed markings or digging before marks. Capture utility representative details and signatures to support incident review, corrective actions, and claims.
by Brandy Prosch, from the Community
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Utility Locates Checklist

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