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The June edition includes information about how creative sentence funding can boost awareness programs, outlines changes to locate lifespans and how maintaining markings can prevent job delays, explores how principles from athletic performance can reduce workplace injuries, and more!

Browse the May edition for information about what to do when you don’t get a response to a locate request, the status of the upcoming Alternate Locate Provider (ALP) program, tips for avoiding distractions and staying focused, and more!

The April edition includes tips for staying safe during wildfire season, outlines USP’s policy when encountering abusive callers, explores different approaches to promoting awareness, and more…

Check out the March edition for information about the upcoming ALP program, our inaugural Industry Recognition Awards winners, how wellness and mental health have evolved in the world of safety, and more!

The February edition highlights our recent podcast about the Alternate Locate Provider (ALP) program, the collaborative efforts that led to the newly released version of the Damage Prevention Process in Alberta document, explains the importance of Damage Prevention Standards, and more!

In the January edition, we review USP’s 2023 activities, describe the upcoming Alternate Locate Provider (ALP) program, explore the benefits of shifting from Call Before You Dig to Click Before You Dig, and more…

In the December edition, we provide details on how you can support USP’s legislation efforts, learn about the new Locating and Marking Standard, recap our software user group’s objectives, and more!

Please note that only days with regular business hours are included in the 3-5 day minimum notice period on routine locate requests.

In the November edition, we review our 2023 digital advertising campaign, explore how coordinating efforts can advance damage prevention, learn about home heating safety, and more.