Alabama 811 provides free training resources to help excavators understand locate requirements, excavation safety, and compliance with Alabama’s Underground Damage Prevention Law.
FREE Excavator Safety Training
Alabama 811 offers a free, self-paced online training course designed to help excavators understand locate requirements and safe digging practices.
• Takes approximately 45 minutes to complete
• Covers Alabama damage prevention law and excavation procedures
• Includes best practices for safe excavation
• Certificate issued upon completion
This training provides a practical overview of Alabama 811 requirements, excavation safety, and damage prevention best practices.
Introduction to Alabama 811
Overview of the 811 system, why locate requests are required, and how the service protects excavators.
Alabama Damage Prevention Law
Key legal requirements including notice of intent to excavate, obligations, and reporting requirements.
Excavator Responsibilities
Understanding the responsibilities of excavators when submitting locate requests and performing excavation work.
Locate Request Ticket Types
Normal locate requests, emergency tickets, updates, survey requests, and ticket lifecycle requirements.
Utility Response & Markings
Understanding color codes, marking practices, and how utilities respond to locate requests.
Excavation Best Practices
Safe excavation techniques, working within tolerance zones, and preventing underground facility damage.
Enforcement Process
Common violations and enforcement actions including violations filed by excavators, and violations filed by utilities.
Additional Resources & Support
Information on resources available on the website, education materials, reports, media, and more…
This training is recommended for individuals and organizations involved in excavation or construction activities that may impact underground utilities.
• Excavation contractors and crews
• Utility contractors
• Project managers and site supervisors
• Construction professionals responsible for submitting locate requests
• Anyone involved in digging or excavation activities
Training, meetings, and resources to help you dig safely and confidently.
Our team can help with course access, scheduling, or compliance questions.