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Effective Damage Prevention – Element 8
SDPPC Element 8
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The Nine Elements of Effective Damage Prevention Programs include the following. Follow each link to see a map of how the elements are implemented among the states.
Element 1 - Enhanced Communication between Operators and Excavators
Element 2 – Fostering Support and Partnership of all Stakeholders
Element 3 – Operator’s Use of Performance Measures for Locators
Element 4 – Partnership in Employee Training
Element 5 – Partnership in Public Education
Element 6 – Enforcement Agencies’ Role to Help Resolve Issues
Element 7 – Fair and Consistent Enforcement of the Law
Element 8 – Use of Technology to Improve the Locating Process
Element 9 – Data Analysis to Continually Improve Program Effectiveness
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