Don’t risk making a “dig” mistake. First locate, then hand dig to expose a line. Remember, damaging a gas line, or other utility, could bring your project to a stop. Always, #ClickBeforeYouDig at #Sask1stCall
SCGA members are pushing strong as digging season winds down. Crews stay focused on safe work, protecting utilities, and finishing projects with care. Their commitment keeps Saskatchewan’s damage‑prevention efforts strong right to the final day. #SCGA #Sask1stCall
Protecting utilities—above ground and below—keeps communities safe. Guarding exposed meters and shielding buried lines prevents strikes, leaks, and outages. Strong barriers, clear markings, and safe digging practices protect the systems we all rely on. #SCGA #Sask1stcall
2026 SCGA Annual General Meeting is coming. Learn about current SCGA initiatives, hear about the new Damage Prevention Professional Designation from Utility Safety Partners, and enjoy lunch with fellow members. Click the QR code for the registration link. #SCGA #Sask1stCall
Don't be "of-FENCE-sive." We are seeing examples of new rural fencing erecting with no locates being done. Any work which disturbs the ground needs a prior locate at sask1stcall.com #BeSafeSaskatchewan #DigSafe
October is still a busy month for construction with over 17,000 locate requests last year! Make it a safe month by ensuring you get in your locate at sask1stcall.com
#digsafe #besafeSK #clickbeforeyoudig
SCGA members can use the national DIRT tool to report damage incidents. Submitting entries helps you keep accurate records and supports province‑wide trend tracking. Learn more at scga.ca/en/damage-informatio… #Sask1stCall #DIRT #SCGA #DamagePrevention
Respect the marks. Whether it’s paint or flags, when digging, make sure to always dig around colored marks, not on them. #DigSafe #Sask1stCall
Today the SCGA recognizes World Mental Health Day and the importance of mental well‑being in every workplace and community. Mental health is part of safety—talking openly and supporting one another helps create safer, healthier spaces for everyone. #SCGA #Sask1stCall #safety
Questions or concerns about your locate? You can always email #Sask1stCall at [email protected]. Be sure to include your ticket number. #DigSafe
Thank you to all our members who attended the Damage Prevention Community of Practice meeting this morning. Your commitment to underground utility safety strengthens as we take the time to learn from one another. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Visit the SCGA Resource Page for videos, publications, and more to help you and your team always Dig Safe. scga.ca/en/resources/ #SCGA #Sask1stCall #digsafe #ExcavationSafety #UtilitySafety
Driving this weekend? The risk of collision with a wild animal on Saskatchewan road rises with fall’s arrival, with the peak danger being at dawn and dusk. Watch for yellow wildlife warning signs and reduce your speed during higher risk situations.
Click to become a member of the SCGA: scga.ca/en/become-a-member/ and affirm your committmemnt to safety and underground utility damage prevention in Saskatchewan. #SCGA #Sask1stcall #membership #UtilityDamagePrevention #SafeDigging #DamagePrevention
Today we pause to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The SCGA honours Survivors, remembers the children, and reaffirms our commitment to respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities across Saskatchewan. #TruthAndReconciliation #SCGA #Sask1stCall
The SCGA welcomes VIVAX as our newest member and sponsor! We’re excited to have their support in strengthening safe digging across Saskatchewan. Thanks, VIVAX, for joining our community committed to damage prevention. #Vivax #SCGA #Sask1stCall
Installing or fixing sprinkler lines this fall? Always click before you dig. Utility lines don’t stay where you expect, and even small trenches can cause big problems. A free locate keeps your project safe, fast, and damage‑free. #ClickBeforeYouDig #SCGA #Sask1stCall #Digsafe
Its harvest season in Saskatchewan!. Stay alert for slow‑moving combines, trucks, and grain carts, especially at dawn and dusk. Give equipment plenty of space, expect wide turns, and be patient — everyone’s working hard to bring the crop in safely. #SCGA #Sask1stCall #Drivesafe
