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Agency official urges Californians to call 811 before digging, highlights DigSafe Basics course
Summary
An agency official from the Underground Safety Board marked National 811 Day on Aug. 11 and promoted the bilingual DigSafe Basics online course, which the board says teaches compliance with California DigSafe laws and the 'call before you dig' process.
An agency official with the Underground Safety Board urged Californians to contact 811 before starting any excavation work and pointed listeners to a free online training called DigSafe Basics. "It's a great time to highlight safe digging practices," the official said, noting Aug. 11 is recognized as 8‑1‑1 day.
The speaker described the DigSafe Basics course as "interactive, self paced, and available in English or Spanish," and said it "teaches the basic steps to comply with California DigSafe laws and the importance of doing your part in the call before you dig process." The announcement framed the training as relevant to a wide range of projects — "whether you're working in your garden, installing a fence, building an ADU, or you're part of a larger construction project, always contact 811 before you dig," the official said.
The reminder is a public‑safety message aimed at preventing damage to underground utilities and associated hazards. The Underground Safety Board encouraged residents and contractors to use the 811 service before beginning projects that involve ground disturbance. No regulatory actions, enforcement measures, or new funding were announced during the statement.
The board said the course is available in both English and Spanish to improve accessibility. Additional details about course registration and curriculum were not specified in the announcement.
