News from the Underworld
NTSB Report Released
on Pipeline Explosion


Pipeline Explosion
The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report regarding a 2005 pipline explosion that killed three people and injured four others.  The accident took place December 13, 2005 in Bergenfield, NJ during excavation of a fuel storage tank. Read the NTSB Press Release.
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This article comes at a time when we are gearing up for World of Training in June. The purpose of the event is to do exactly what Chairman Rosenker states above - train service workers to increase awareness of dangers, AND to instruct them what to do if an excavation accident does occur.
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World of Training
Reduce Risk. Prevent Disasters.

Damage Prevention June 26-27
Manteno, IL


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Call 866-752-8800 for phone registration and for group discounts.

WHY is World of Training the best damage prevention show?

Complete the Picture
Utility cross training helps workers complete the underground picture.

World of Training's unique curriculum allows attendees to learn the basics of utilities other than their own, and to become aware of the dangers involved in digging around those utilities.The World of Training short courses are simple, complete and are just as pertinent to the excavator as they are to first responders and facility owners.

Complete the Process
The damage prevention process shouldn't stop at the time of damage to a cable or pipeline. Damage prevention needs to address accident response and, in turn, prevent disaster. It is accident response that determines whether an accident becomes a disaster.

Bring together
Excavators, facility owners and first responders are key players that must work as a team to prevent disaster. But, how often do they train together?

Excavators typically are not a large part of damage prevention show attendees. With the tandem Dig BIG event, excavators are invited to use equipment, as well as attend World of Training safety demos.

At World of Training, emergency first responders are part of the training team and will increase awareness of their function in an accident situation.

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 Register for World of Training
Locator Certification Seminar
August 1 and 2, 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA    
Cost $395

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Register for Locator Certificaiton Seminar

Held in conjunction with the International Utility Locate Rodeo

Locator Certification Seminar
Locator Certification Seminar   This two-day session combines classroom and outdoor practical training. The Locator Certification Seminar helps locator develop:

  • superior troubleshooting techniques

  • skills to consistently provide accurate and complete utility location information

  • a mastery of locating equipment

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