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Keep Your Crews Safe: Start Every Job with BYDA

When you’re heading out to complete a job, time and efficiency matters. But most of all, the safety of your crew and the protection of essential utility services in the community is paramount.

One of the biggest dangers you’ll face on site is the risk of striking utility infrastructure such as gas, water, electricity, and telecommunications. An accidental strike can cause serious injury, expensive project delays, damage to services, and lasting reputational harm.

To minimise this risk, Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) provides free utility safety services designed to protect suppliers, contractors, and crews across the construction and equipment hire industries.

How BYDA Helps You Stay Safe

BYDA provides a range of safety services that help you and your teams identify and avoid underground and overhead utility assets:

  • BYDA Enquiry Service: Lodge a free enquiry online before you start digging to access plans and information to identify where utilities are located on your job site.

  • Look Up and Live App: Check the location of overhead powerlines in your work zone.

  • Education & Training: Book a free BYDA awareness session with a BYDA team member to build your crew’s confidence in reading utility plans and working safely around assets. Or, complete one of BYDA’s online professional development courses to upskill and earn CPD (continuous Professional Development) hours relevant to your  profession or industry body. 

Why It Matters

Using BYDA’s services ensures you:

  • Keep your crews safe from serious injury.

  • Avoid costly delays caused by asset strikes.

  • Protect your reputation with contractors and clients.

  • Stay compliant with safety regulations.

The 5Ps of Safe Excavation

Safe work practices are what keeps projects moving. Making a BYDA enquiry before you start work only takes minutes and can save you thousands in the long run, plus it’s free. Every job should start the same way; follow the 5Ps of safe excavation: Plan, Prepare, Pothole, Protect, Proceed.

Follow the 5Ps, and you’ll minimise risk, protect your project, and avoid costly disruptions. Take the first step and lodge your free BYDA enquiry online today.