Digging Deep: An OKIE811 Podcast

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Digging Deep is an educational podcast produced by OKIE811 that covers a wide range of topics from why you should call 811 before you dig to best practices for safe digging in the state of Oklahoma.... more

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How many episodes does Digging Deep: An OKIE811 Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

Digging Deep: An OKIE811 Podcast episodes:

February 09, 2022 Digging Deep ep 13: Jason Crowe & Tim Teel
On Digging Deep this month, we discuss the importance of a shared vision from different stakeholders in the Damage Prevention Industry. Listen in as Jason Crowe of Green Equipment Company and Tim Teel with Summit Utilities share their perspectives in collaborating to keep excavators safe and utilities protected from damage.
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39min
December 21, 2021 Special Podcast with OGA: Susan Bohl on New Law Changes
There have been a few updates to the Oklahoma Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act that went into effect on November 1, 2021. In this special episode, OKIE811's Executive Director, Susan Bohl joined Jeff Kaufmann of the Oklahoma Gas Association to discuss these changes and how it affects the one-call process.
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53min
August 25, 2021 August Series #3 - Jerrell Welch
We wrap up the OKIE811 series with a conversation with Jerrell Welch, Director of Operations. We discuss the technology used to process locate requests from mapping to phone systems. The future of damage prevention with advancements in technology are improving the safety of workers around underground facilities. Check out this podcast for some serious Damage Prevention Geek talk.
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40min
August 18, 2021 August Special Series #2 - Angie Niemeyer
The OKIE811 Series continues with this week's guest, Angie Niemeyer. Angie is the Director of Business and Education Services. We discuss the evolution of OKIE811's Education and Outreach efforts over the last 15 years and look to the future with new ideas. Listen in as M.G. talks with his boss about all things OKIE811.
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32min
August 04, 2021 August Special Series #1 - Susan Bohl
This month we are going to celebrate 811 Day (August 11th) by providing a series of podcasts about OKIE811. In our first episode, we sit down with our Executive Director, Susan Bohl, to discuss the changes in OKIE811 since the establishment of the organization and through her leadership.
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28min
July 22, 2021 Digging Deep ep 12: John Graham & EMSA
Working safely in Oklahoma is about preparedness. Not only do you need to contact OKIE811 prior to your excavation projects, you need to be prepared to work in Oklahoma extreme temperatures as well. John Graham with EMSA Oklahoma shares with us how to be prepared and stay safe when working in the heat of summer, and the cold of winter.
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24min
June 16, 2021 Digging Deep ep 11: Cecilia Steward & Enable
Cecilia Stewart of Enable Midstream joins us this week to discuss their efforts in public awareness and communication with excavators. We share stories of how to go beyond what the locate request says in order to be more proactive for future projects. Enable Midstream and OKIE811 collaborated in providing 811 information to mandarin speaking workers in Oklahoma, check out how that came about in this podcast.
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32min
May 19, 2021 Digging Deep ep 10: Tim Teel & Centerpoint
Tim Teel, Damage Prevention Coordinator of CenterPoint Energy shares with us the importance of 811. Being a local distribution company, CernterPoint Energy promotes safe digging not only to professional excavators but also the general public and homeowners. We discuss getting the message to anyone who may use a shovel.
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32min
April 28, 2021 Digging Deep: Special National Safe Digging Month with Plains All American Pipeline
Tux Jackson of Plains All American joins us to discuss the importance of 811 and damage prevention. We explain the responsibilities of underground facility operators in the one-call process. The discussion breaks down the operator's role in public awareness before the call and damage prevention after the locate request has been made.
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37min
April 21, 2021 Digging Deep: Special National Safe Digging Month with Oklahoma Natural Gas
In this special episode of Digging Deep we sit down with Cherokee Ballard from Oklahoma Natural Gas to discuss the significance of National Safe Digging Month and the importance of contacting OKIE811 before you dig.
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19min

FAQs about Digging Deep: An OKIE811 Podcast:

How many episodes does Digging Deep: An OKIE811 Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.