Dig Safe Month: Safety starts with knowing what’s below
1 April 2026
Every year we commemorate Dig Safe Month. As the snow begins to melt and we step into warmer weather, the planning starts. Could it be a new fence for the backyard? What about that new tree you’ve been eyeing? Whatever digging project it is, before that can happen, it’s important to understand what’s below and place a locate request.
This topic matters deeply to us at the CER. Why? Because the risks are high, and damage to underground infrastructure, along with the problems it can cause, is entirely preventable.
We actually have a team dedicated entirely to Damage Prevention. They play a vital role in keeping people, infrastructure and the environment safe by working closely with industry and ground disturbance communities. Their main goal is to prevent pipeline incidents before they happen.
“A trend that we’ve noticed is that many people are placing locates; however, they are beginning work before waiting for the locate professionals to do their job,” said Amber Harrison, Regulatory Compliance Officer, Safety and Damage Prevention.
It’s important to request a locate and wait for the professionals to mark the area before you begin digging. Even if you hire a contractor to do the work, it’s still the homeowner’s responsibility to submit the locate request.
Safety is a team effort, and we all have a part to play in preventing damage.
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