JANUARY 2020

REGISTER FOR SAFETY MEETINGS

We are working with Illinois pipeline and local distribution operators and Paradigm to host damage prevention meetings across the state. The meetings include a complimentary meal and safety training. Our Damage Prevention Managers will cover several topics including the one call process, best practices and the latest news from the Illinois Commerce Commission’s enforcement program.

“These trainings focus on the importance of damage prevention efforts,” said Kevin Chmura, our Director of Public Relations. “They also provide an excellent opportunity to network with local pipeline operators and share ideas for upcoming projects.”

Click here to review the schedule and register for an upcoming meeting. All attendees receive a Certificate of Completion.

Our Web site also has a link to this site along with additional resources. Our Damage Prevention Managers can bring the same presentation to your company at no cost. Do not wait until the busy spring season to schedule a training. Click here to learn more.

ENDING THE YEAR ON A HIGH NOTE

We are pleased to announce that we received and processed a record 1.56 million underground utility locate requests from professional excavators and homeowners in 2019. Our Joliet-based, notification system distributed 9.3 million requests. Compared to the previous year, these totals represent increases of 4.9% and 5.7%, respectively.

Membership in our not-for-profit organization grew to 1,958 in 2019. JULIE personnel do not perform locating or marking services. It is the responsibility of our members. For a list of our 2020 Holidays, click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Remote Ticket Entry (RTE) Webinars
January 8 and 22
Register and learn more.

Contractor Safety Meetings
January 13 - March 5
No cost.
Click here for registration.

iLandscape
January 29 - 31
Review show schedule and visit our booth.

CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo
March 24 - 26
Click here to learn more.

Spread The Word
Contractors are encouraged to distribute information about safe digging practices and the importance of notifying JULIE to their employees and customers. Limited quantities of our popular “Call Before You Dig” banners are available at no cost. More than 500 of the 4’ x 8’ banners were posted across the state in high-traffic areas and events last year. Click here to complete an order form. Also available are informational inserts to distribute at events or to customers. Order now.

In addition, our Web site includes an order form for free materials and answers to frequently asked questions. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook and Twitter @JULIE1call.

SELF SERVICE PROGRAMS OFFER FLEXIBILITY

More than 61.7% of locate requests were entered directly by excavators last year. With another busy dig season around the corner, we encourage contractors to learn more about the benefits of our self-service, online programs, including Remote Ticket Entry (RTE), REV and E-Request.

“We often hear that contractors are too busy to explore our online options during the spring or to attend a one hour webinar training for Remote Ticket Entry,” said Barb Owen, our Public Relations Manager. “Now is the time to learn about these 24/7, no cost programs which allow you to enter your requests when it is convenient for you with no wait times during peak months.”

We encourage you register here for an upcoming, no cost RTE webinar, or contact our RTE Support Team at 815-741-5011. If you are a current user and need a refresher course, register and take advantage of the winter months for training.

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