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Damage Prevention JournalMaureen Beardman2026-10-09T13:54:19-04:00

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Columbia Gas
The Risk We No Longer See: A firefighter’s perspective on natural gas, excavation damage,and preparedness

Natural gas infrastructure is all around us. We rely on it every day in our homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses. The goal is not to fear it. The goal is to recognize it, understand it, and be prepared…

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Nicholas Murdock, MBA, PMP, PMI-CP — October 2026

AWP SAFETY
Why a Strong Safety Culture Matters in Work Zones

When people talk about work zone safety, they often go straight to the setup. But the setup is only part of the story. What really determines whether a work zone stays safe is how people behave once the job starts…

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Michelle Marsh
Senior Vice President of EHS at AWP Safety — October 2026

MASON PRIVATE LOCATING
Building Ohio’s Fiber Future:
A Complete Approach to Damage Prevention

Across the state, fiber is being installed to connect communities, expand broadband access and build the communications infrastructure Ohio will depend on for decades to come…

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Mike Iadanza, Senior Vice President — October 2026

National Fuel
Hello, Miami Valley.
We’re your new natural gas delivery service.

National Fuel is now the natural gas delivery service for Dayton, Ohio and the Miami Valley, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of it.…

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National Fuel — October 2026

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