Question

16 - If owner is not a member of the One Call Center and does not call one call center to get underground utilities located, what duty does the excavator operator have before digging?

1 - None, it is the owners responsibility
2 - Excavator must make effort to contact One Call directly
3 - Wait 30 days before digging
4 - None of the above

Answer 1

Excavator operators are responsible for contacting the One Call Center directly to locate underground utilities before digging, regardless of the owner's membership status with the One Call Center.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the responsibilities of an excavator operator regarding the location of underground utilities before beginning excavation work. Even if the owner is not a member of the One Call Center and fails to call for the location of underground utilities, the excavator has the responsibility to ensure that all underground utilities are properly located before digging. The correct answer is 2 - Excavator must make effort to contact One Call directly. This responsibility is imposed to prevent damage to utility lines which can cause serious injuries, service disruptions, and legal implications. The excavator needs to ensure safety and compliance with local and national laws by contacting the appropriate utilities location services prior to beginning their excavation work.