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Welcome to the Ohio Utilities Protection Service!

Call 1-800-362-2764 before you dig: It’s the law!

By law, everyone MUST contact the Ohio Utilities Protection Service, 1-800-362-2764, at least 48 hours but no more than 10 working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) before beginning ANY digging project.

A vital resource for Ohio residents and businesses alike, the Ohio Utilities Protection Service acts as a communication link between utility companies and individuals planning any digging activity. This site includes all the information you need to dig safely and protect your community.

We hope you enjoy viewing the return of our newsletter, the Online .

 

 


Industry partners are working together to improve Ohio's damage prevention law and make our state safer. View the latest draft of the proposed legislation here. Please remember that this is simply a draft and the current damage prevention law (ORC 3781.25 to 3781.32) remains in place at this time. Should you have any questions, please contact Abby Dornon at abbyd@oups.org.


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Please view the Newtin Updates page for the latest information.

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CGA Excavation Safety Conference & Expo

February 17-19, 2009
Orlando, Florida
For more information or to register, please visit www.ExcavationSafetyOnline.com
or call 866-279-7755.


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