What we do
Education, and it's free
Every damage has a cause, and most of the causes are known. Education is how a council converts last year's damage report into next year's avoided incident.
What actually causes damages in Colorado
From the Colorado 811 2024 damage report — 2,198 damages statewide. Our education follows these numbers rather than general safety themes.
- No notification made to 811451 · 21%
- Locator error — facilities not marked388 · 18%
- Failure to maintain clearance272 · 12%
- Excavated before potholing267 · 12%
What we offer
On-site safety meetings
A short, practical session delivered to your crew at your yard or job site — safe digging practices, ticket handling, and what Colorado law requires.
Excavator breakfasts
Early-morning sessions combining a technical topic with the vendor tables and open discussion that make the drive worth it.
Locate issue roundtables
Structured sessions putting excavators, locators and facility owners together to work through recurring problems.
Homeowner outreach
Community events and demonstrations aimed at the people least likely to know 811 exists.
Want a session for your crew?
Colorado 811's field liaison for the Denver metro region delivers these at no cost. We'll connect you.
Request a presentation