2026 Excavator Survey Pre-Town Hall Meeting

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ABOUT YOU

* How long have you been in the Excavation profession?

1 to 3 Years

4 to 6 Years

7 to 9 years

10 or more years

* How often do you use the 811 system?

1-5 times per month

6-10 times per month

11-15 times per month

16 or more times per month

* How were you initially introduced professionally to Virginia 811?

Already aware as a homeowner before entering the excavating profession

After entering the excavation profession

After required training on the 811 system

* Have you performed any work outside the state of Virginia over the last (3) years?

Yes

If yes, which states? Please briefly describe any aspects you liked better about their 811 process and any aspects you prefer about Virginia’s 811 process.

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YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH VIRGINIA 811

* Please rate the service you receive when contacting Virginia 811?

Lower Range

Upper Range

* How familiar are you with your Virginia 811 liaison and the support they provide?

I know who my liaison is and have received training or educational support from them.

I know who my liaison is and have interacted with them, but have not received training or educational support.

I know Virginia 811 provides a liaison for my area, but I don't know who my liaison is.

I was not aware that Virginia 811 provides a liaison for my area.

Not sure

If you know who your Virginia 811 liaison is, please provide their name:

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

* In the past two years, have you received training or educational information from Virginia 811 about the 811 process, damage prevention, or using the Virginia 811 system?

Yes

Not sure

* What topics would you like to receive additional training or educational information about? Select all that apply.

Creating or submitting locate requests through Exactix

Understanding locate responses

Ticket updates or modifications

Electronic White Lining

Locate requirements/timelines

Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act requirements

Emergency locate requests

Other

* Are you aware that the Virginia 811 Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Exactix training and Computer Based Training (CBT) on the Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act are free online courses that are available to you or your organization?

Yes

* Virginia 811 holds both English and Spanish speaking in-person damage prevention presentations throughout Virginia on a regular basis. Would you like to receive a free Virginia 811 presentation?

Yes

Not at this time

If yes, would you require presentations in English or Spanish?

English

Spanish

If YES, please provide your contact information (Name - Email - Location - Telephone Number)

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PIPELINE SAFETY

* When digging near or around public gas lines, do you feel confident of what the requirements are?

Yes

Not really

* In the last (2) years have you received or attended any meetings related to pipeline safety?

Yes

* Do you know how to recognize a pipeline leak or rupture?

Yes

Not really

* Are you familiar with the annual Paradigm Coordinated Response & Excavator Exercise Pipeline Safety Program (CoRE-EX) Meetings that are held throughout Virginia every Fall and do you attend the meeting in your area?

Yes, I’m familiar with them and attend

Yes, I’m familiar with them but do not attend

No, I’m not familiar with them

* Do you attend Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) meetings when they are held in your area?

Always

Occasionally

Never

LOCATE REQUESTS & DAMAGE PREVENTION

* Are you familiar with and currently using Electronic White Lining (EWL)?

Yes

Not Really

* Are you aware that you can now schedule a Normal locate request up to 12 days before planned excavation?

Yes

* Do you currently have any Update Tickets for excavation that is no longer occurring?

Yes

* Does your organization have checks in place to prevent the updating of tickets when excavation is no longer taking place?

Yes

I'm not aware if my organization has measures in place.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

* Would your company benefit from earlier coordination with utilities and locators through VA811’s Broadband Support team before and during large broadband projects?

Yes

Not sure

* Are you familiar with MarineSafe811and best practices for underwater line damage prevention?

Yes

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