Educational Sessions

Educational sessions are offered by professional speakers and industry experts who share their time and experience to increase industry knowledge on damage prevention, public awareness, and other related topics. In addition, interactive industry-focused summits impanel industry leaders to address major issues and explore potential solutions. Full Conference registration required to participate in all education sessions and summits.

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We are currently accepting abstracts and session ideas for the 2022 Global Excavation Safety Conference. For consideration, submit your abstract.

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Session	Speaker	Track	Day
The Use and Effects of a Standard Damage Prevention Safety Management System	Mel Christopher, Gold Shovel Standard	Oil & Gas, Excavator, Electric, Water & Sewer, Telecom
Two Confined Space Standards – Which one is for you?	Bruce Magee, United Rentals	Oil & Gas, Excavator, Electric, Water & Sewer, Telecom, Public Works
Reducing the Consequences of Gas Line Damage	David Heldenbrand, Bison Engineering Daniel Saavedra, Bison Engineering	Excavator, Oil & Gas, Regulatory/Emergency Services
Paying Attention Could Make All the Difference	Jim Willis, In-Dev Specialists, Inc.	Oil & Gas, Excavator, Electric, GIS, Locate, One Call, Regulatory & Emergency Services, Water & Sewer, Telecom, Public Works
De-Escalating Volitile Situations in the Field	Jim Willis, In-Dev Specialists, Inc.	Oil & Gas, Excavator, Electric, GIS, Locate, One Call, Regulatory & Emergency Services, Water & Sewer, Telecom, Public Works
Preventing Electric Utility Damage	Kelley Heinz, ComEd	Electric, Oil & Gas, Telecom
How to Create a Successful Statewide DPC	John Sparks, Texas811	One Call
Innovations Target Reducing Underground Utility Damage During Construction	Geoff Zeiss, Between the Poles	Excavator, GIS, Locate
Underground Damages Case Study: Use of Comprehensive Data Analysis	Louis Panzer, North Carolina 811 Dr. Ahmed Al-Bayati, Lawrence Technical University	Oil & Gas, Excavator, Electric, Locate, One Call, Water & Sewer, Telecom, Public Works
Minnesota’s Groundbreaking Project: Underground Utilities Mapping Project Team	Barbara Cederberg, Gopher State One Call	Excavator, Locate, One Call
Online Locate Requests vs Phone Submissions: Why Go Virtual and Is It Safer?	Josef Rosenberg, Alberta One-Call Corporation	One Call
The Power of Safety First	Cliff Meidl, Cliff Meidl Enterprises	Electric
Leading Women of Damage Prevention	Ketha Molina, Texas 811	Board, Excavator, Electric, GIS, Locate, One Call, Oil & Gas, Regulatory & Emergency Services, Water & Sewer, Telecom, Engineering, Public Works, Professional Development
The Day We Will Remember	Ricky Rollins, Motivational Safety Speaker	Board, Excavator, Electric, GIS, Locate, One Call, Oil & Gas, Regulatory & Emergency Services, Water & Sewer, Telecom, Engineering, Public Works, Professional Development
RP1162 Update	Terri Larson, Larson Communications	Oil & Gas, Regulatory & Emergency Services
Buried Alive: A Survivor’s Story	Joe Tantarelli, SafeStart	Excavator
IRS interest in Good Corporate Governance Practices (IRS Form 990)	Kevin Moore, Hinshaw Law	Board
Damage Prevention the Chicago Way	Jai Kalayil, Chicago Department of Transportation	Excavator, Electric, Oil & Gas, Water & Sewer, Telecom, Public Works
Adapt and Overcome	John Brix, Professional Speaker	Board, Professional Development
The Power of Don’t: Communication and Leadership Excellence	John Brix, Professional Speaker	Board, Professional Development
The Pink Cow	John Brix, Professional Speaker	Board, Professional Development
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Session Tracks

With 80+ Conference sessions developed and presented by industry experts, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which topics best fit your individual educational needs. To help you determine the best fit, our sessions are categorized based on industry. We recognize the value of cross-discipline training and Full Conference delegates are always welcome to attend any session.

All Industries

Board Member

Electric

Engineer

Excavator & Contractor

Gas & Oil

GIS

Locator

Notification Center

Professional
Development

Public Works

Regulatory

Telecom & Cable

Water & Sewer

Telecom & Cable

Education Credits Available

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS (PDHs) – You may earn PDHs, which are nationally recognized units of record, by attending a UESI session at the Global Excavation Safety Conference. Individuals should check regularly with their state licencing board for specific continuing education requirements in their jurisdiction that affects professional engineering licensure and the ability to renew licensure. PDHs are managed through ASCE-UESI.

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