Do we need a new mindset when it comes to damage prevention? How can we learn from those in segments of our industry we may not interact with day to day, at home and abroad? We’re excited to bring you Volume 32-3, Global Damage Prevention 2018 as we strive to provide education and information to make public safety our joint mission and number one priority. We see the excavator’s voice and insight as key to significant change.

In this issue, read a passionate editorial from Fred LeSage, Senior Construction Risk Engineering Consultant of XL Catlin on how the underground infrastructure industry needs to change its priority to zero acceptable losses. We travel behind the scenes to Vermeer’s U.S. headquarters in Pella, IA, learn more about the latest action by the NEI to bring better 811 and safe digging awareness to excavators and the public through their exciting new media collaboration with Mike Rowe. Find also, GPR Techniques and Tips, Global Standards and more.