Visiting the Missouri One Call System website www.mo1call.com or calling 811 should be the very first step any time you plan to dig. Upon opening the site, you will see the words “Call Or Click 3 Working Days Before You Dig!”. There are also tabs prominently featured on the homepage. The focus for this post is the Resources tab where you can find details about Missouri Law and Best Practices, Education and Training, Podcasts, the Download Library and more.
First, let’s take a look at the Missouri Law and Best Practices section. This is helpful when looking for specifics on how to dig while avoiding underground damage. Most technical and legal questions can be answered on this page or in one of the subsections linked on the page. The large collection of information is made easier to navigate with the clickable links which will automatically scroll down to the information needed.
Next, let’s look at the Marking Standards Section. This is where the Uniform Color Code and Marking Guidelines are found. This guide explains the Uniform Color Code used for marking excavation sites and underground facilities in conflict with an excavation. The Tolerance and Guidelines for Excavation Delineation can be found here as well. You can order a paper copy of the marking standards by clicking “Order MOCS Materials” at the bottom of the dropdown menu. This will take you to the “MOCS Materials” page where numerous MOCS materials are available to order.
Below the marking standards link is the CGA Best Practices link. CGA stands for Common Ground Alliance. This page contains the CGA’s most popular industry resource for ensuring the safety of those who work or live near underground facilities. The CGA Best Practices manual includes over 160 practices that cover all phases of the 811 process. Many states use this as a resource to build more effective safety and damage prevention laws.
The last link under the Missouri Law & Best Practices heading is the APWA Color Codes. Here you can view the key for the flags used by MO1Call to identify the elements of a safe dig. You can also find Common Facility Identifiers on this page.
Also available in the resources tab is the Education and Training heading. In this section you can request a speaker, training, or an AG Enforcement Meeting free of charge. Topics include Compliance (Excavator & Utility), One Call Law, Marking Standards, Ticket Types, Damage Investigation, Attorney General Enforcement Training, Project Coordination, Membership Onboarding, Excavation Safety, Locator Ticket Management, Excavator Ticket Management, Internet Ticketing, and Reports/Data Management. Courses are available online or in person and length is dependent on the topic. A Damage Prevention Manager will be in contact with you to schedule the training and to talk to you about your training needs after you sign up.
The last heading covered here is the Download Library. This is where the graphics for MO1Call have been made available. You can use these to promote safe digging in your area or to advertise upcoming training sessions. There are several other resources available for download including The MOCS App, the MOCS Podcast and The Homeowners Digging Guide. The colorful display further explains the steps to a responsible digging site in a residential area. The Homeowners Digging Guide is also available to order in hard copy on the materials page.
The Missouri One Call System website has so many resources available to anyone to dig safely and responsibly. This includes everyone from excavators digging on a daily basis, to homeowners installing a fence. The purpose of Missouri One Call System is to make digging safer for everyone. Mo1call.com makes that process simpler by offering materials and information that is available instantly and free to everyone. This website was created to be a comprehensive guide to safe digging procedures. To understand the full assortment of available information visit www.mo1call.com today.