Digging Deep: An OKIE811 Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Digging Deep ep 9: Jason Crowe & Green Equipment Company

Jason Crowe, Green Equipment Company, joins us to discuss damage prevention culture. All stakeholders of underground facilities have a role in protecting workers, promoting safety, and prevention of damage. By utilizing partnerships within the industry our efforts can be more successful and rewarding.

The OKIE811 Podcast ep 8: Interview with Oklahoma Safety Council

During our talk with Betsey Kulakowski with Oklahoma Safety Council, we discuss our partnership, upcoming events, and training that OSC provides. Be sure to listen about OSHA changes because of the pandemic and the new presidency.

Top 10 Reasons You Should Attend the 2021 Oklahoma Excavation Safety EXPO Virtual Sessions

Special Episode: Coffee with Jim & James

We sat down with Jim and James for an episode of their podcast "Coffee with Jim & James" from Energy Worldnet.

 

Coffee with Jim & James Podcast Channel: https://open.spotify.com/show/061lVDa6FLXBw9skqDpiiW?si=cOK3ZKgUT1yQydOhGkbnpA

OKIE811 Podcast ep 7: Interview with Becco Contractors

Carl Carlson, Safety Director and Risk Manager of Becco Contractors talks with us regarding the importance of using 811. We discuss best practices, lessons learned, and how to properly utilize 811's services.

OKIE811 Podcast Ep 6: Interview with Tristate Safety Services

Bureau of Labor Statistics data show that about 25 workers are killed each year in trench-related mishaps. Trenching Safety is an important topic and in today's podcast, Ben Montoya of Tri-State Safety Services discusses the best practices regarding trenching. 

OKIE811 Podcast Ep 5: Interview with Oklahoma Safety Council

In this episode of The OKIE811 Podcast, OSC's Executive Director, Betsey Kulakowski, and M.G. discuss National Safety Month, our upcoming conferences, and how or organizations provide safety training.