2023 Southern CA Damage Prevention Training
Southwest Gas offers FREE Damage Prevention training for excavators, plumbers, landscapers, DIYers, and anyone planning to conduct underground work.
To register for training please select a date and time below below.
A meeting appointment will be sent to you via email as well as a link to access the training once you've registered.
January 17, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
February 23, 202
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
March 14, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
April 18, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
May 24, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
June 20, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
July 26, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
August 15, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
September 12, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
October 17, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
November 14, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
December 19, 2023
Times: 07:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m.
Languages Available
Our training is offered in both English and Spanish.
The training includes a thorough review of:
- Applicable state excavation laws
- CA Gov. Code 4216
- 5 Steps to Safe Excavation
- Common Ground Alliance Best Practices
- The process of submitting a dig ticket to your one-call center
- Nevada and Northern California – USANorth811
- Southern California – USASouth DigAlert
- Southwest Gas line locate markings and standby requirements
- Trouble locate coordination
- Emergency considerations
Our Standby Requirement
To ensure the integrity of our system, Southwest Gas requires that special care be taken when digging near high-pressure gas facilities or conducting any boring-related work within 5 feet of any gas facility, regardless of pipe material, size, or pressure.
If you'll be digging within 5 feet of high-pressure facilities, or boring within 5 feet of any type of gas facility, we require a Southwest Gas representative be present during the excavation process.
Please ensure a valid email address is provided when submitting your dig ticket. State-specific standby scheduling information will be emailed to you if your project meets our standby requirements.
