5 Ways to Join Florida's Safe Digging Movement
Every excavation decision matters. A single utility strike can disrupt essential services, damage critical infrastructure, cause injuries and impact entire communities.
By championing safe digging practices, you play an essential role in protecting Florida's people, businesses and future.
5 Ways to Make an Impact
Build a Strong Safe Digging Culture
Safety starts with leadership. Whether you're a foreman or supervisor, your actions influence how teams approach excavation safety every day.
Recognize employees who do the right thing. Celebrate damage prevention wins. Empower crews to stop work when locates are unclear. When safety is reinforced, safe behaviors become habits and strong cultures are built.
Join Florida's Regional Damage Prevention Councils
Become part of a statewide network of industry professionals committed to reducing damages and improving excavation safety.
Connect with stakeholders to share challenges, exchange ideas and help drive meaningful improvements across Florida.
Share Your Story and Inspire Others
Real-world experiences are some of the most powerful tools for changing behavior.
What lessons have you learned from a near miss? How has your organization improved its excavation practices? Your story could help others avoid a costly mistake and make safer decisions in the field.
Take Advantage of Free Training and Resources
Help your team stay informed and prepared.
Sunshine 811 offers educational resources, training materials, tutorials and industry guidance to support safe excavation and damage prevention efforts. You'll also find information on enforcement and common violations.
Stay Connected and Spread the Message
Safe digging is everyone's responsibility.
Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates, success stories, events and industry news. Together, we can raise awareness and help prevent damages across Florida.
Help Spread the Safe Digging Message
Encourage others to make safe digging a priority. Download and share our Safe Digging Movement infographic with your team, organization or industry network. Together, we can help build a stronger culture of damage prevention across Florida.
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