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Dig Safely with the Right Equipment!

Vous avez un projet de terrassement ? Mais êtes-vous bien renseignés sur les règles à respecter avant de creuser ? On vous dit tout ici !

Planning an Excavation Project? Before you dig, make sure you know the rules! Here's everything you need to know to stay safe and compliant.

Request a Locate to Avoid Potential Problems

Submitting a locate request before starting your excavation work can help you avoid major issues. It’s quick, easy, and free!

One Trusted Source: Info-Excavation

Info-Excavation is a non-profit organization that brings together over 260 members, including underground infrastructure owners, municipalities, and partners dedicated to preventing damage to underground utilities across Quebec.

In Summary:

  • The only damage prevention center in Quebec
  • Provides free underground infrastructure locating services
  • Available 24/7
  • Open to individuals and companies planning excavation work
  • Offers tools and services focused on damage prevention

Safety First When Digging—Prevention Is Key

Facing the Challenges

In today’s world, underground infrastructure is more essential than ever. It keeps businesses running through remote work, helps pass the time with streaming movies and video games, and allows you to call grandma to stay connected.

Life would be a lot harder without all that.

In 2020, over 4 infrastructure damages occurred every day in Quebec. And 24% of these incidents happened without a locate request being submitted to Info-Excavation. Help us change that unacceptable statistic!

Submitting a request to Info-Excavation is fast, easy, and completely free.

A Dedicated Page to Help You Get It Right

Planning excavation work? To help you minimize the risk of damage, Info-Excavation has created a dedicated page to guide you through every step of your project.

There, you’ll find clear instructions on how to submit a locate request, along with practical tips on how to dig safely near underground infrastructure.

Visit info-ex.com/ to learn more.

Excavate safely. It's simple!

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