Event Registration

Damage Prevention Council Event, Hosted by the Capital Region DPC in Latham with National Grid
The Capital Region Damage Prevention Council, in partnership with National Grid, will be hosting a free Excavator Breakfast in Latham, New York. The breakfast will feature presentations regarding underground utility damage prevention, One-Call Center operations and Gas Safety. Industry professionals will be available to answer questions and furnish you with information for safe and efficient excavations. Please plan to join us for this informative event.


Event Information
Location: Latham Fire House, 226 Old Loudon Rd. Latham

Event Agenda
7:00 am - Registration

7:30 am - Breakfast is served

8:00 am - NYS Code Rule 753 Presentation Donna Shave, Dig Safely New York

8:45 am - Utility Awareness Presentation National Grid

Raffle to follow presentations

Any questions please contact Donna Shave at 518-424-8273 or dshave@digsafelynewyork.com

Visit our Registration Form to sign up!

Excavator Safety Seminar
This event is one in a series of nine free Excavator Safety Seminars in various areas throughout the state. These seminars will feature vendor exhibits, utility demonstrations and presentations related to underground utility damage prevention. In addition, we are also pleased to have Eric Giguere, a trench collapse survivor, as our keynote speaker this year. These events provide the perfect venue for excavators to prepare for the New York excavation season. Please plan on incorporating these events into your safety training and enroll today.
Seminar Schedule and Events
Registration 7:30 – 8:00
Introductions 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker, Eric Giguere 8:10 – 9:15
Eric Giguere discusses his ordeal as the victim of a trench collapse in October of 2002 and the toll it has taken on his life. This is a must hear for all those in the excavation business.
Dig Safely New York Code Rule 753 Presentation 9:15 – 10:15
Jim Flint, Field Rep.
Dig Safely New York will provide insight into the one-call process and safe excavation practices. They will dig into the responsibilities of the excavator, facility operator, and one call center.
Break 10:15 – 10:30
Utility Awareness (utility sponsors) 10:30 – 11:45
Local utility providers will discuss various safety topics associated with working around their facilities. This information can become invaluable as it provides excavators with a better understanding of what to look for and how to be safe when excavating around a specific facility type.
Lunch 11:45 – 1:00
The Premier Utility Services Excavator Jeopardy! 1:00 – 1:45
Premier Utility Services is proud to present Excavator Jeopardy. This will be a contest, inspired by the gameshow, pitting three area excavators against each other on knowledge everyone in the business should know. They will be competing for knowledge, respect, and some great prizes. Our audience will also be involved and associated with a contestant. If their guy wins, they win as well! This will be an exciting and educational event we hope to use for years to come.
Closing and Raffle 1:45 – TBD


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!
If you would like to exhibit at this event click on our Exhibitor Form to reserve your space today!

Location Detail
Rising Stars Sports Complex
4980 Route 233
Westmoreland, NY
Field Representative: Jim Flint (315)506-9822

Excavator Safety Seminar
This event is one in a series of nine free Excavator Safety Seminars in various areas throughout the state. These seminars will feature vendor exhibits, utility demonstrations and presentations related to underground utility damage prevention. In addition, we are also pleased to have Eric Giguere, a trench collapse survivor, as our keynote speaker this year. These events provide the perfect venue for excavators to prepare for the New York excavation season. Please plan on incorporating these events into your safety training and enroll today.
Seminar Schedule and Events
Registration 7:30 – 8:00
Introductions 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker, Eric Giguere 8:10 – 9:15
Eric Giguere discusses his ordeal as the victim of a trench collapse in October of 2002 and the toll it has taken on his life. This is a must hear for all those in the excavation business.
Dig Safely New York Code Rule 753 Presentation 9:15 – 10:15
Jim Flint, Field Rep.
Dig Safely New York will provide insight into the one-call process and safe excavation practices. They will dig into the responsibilities of the excavator, facility operator, and one call center.
Break 10:15 – 10:30
Utility Awareness (utility sponsors) 10:30 – 11:45
Local utility providers will discuss various safety topics associated with working around their facilities. This information can become invaluable as it provides excavators with a better understanding of what to look for and how to be safe when excavating around a specific facility type.
Lunch 11:45 – 1:00
The Premier Utility Services Excavator Jeopardy! 1:00 – 1:45
Premier Utility Services is proud to present Excavator Jeopardy. This will be a contest, inspired by the gameshow, pitting three area excavators against each other on knowledge everyone in the business should know. They will be competing for knowledge, respect, and some great prizes. Our audience will also be involved and associated with a contestant. If their guy wins, they win as well! This will be an exciting and educational event we hope to use for years to come.
Closing and Raffle 1:45 – TBD


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!
If you would like to exhibit at this event click on our Exhibitor Form to reserve your space today!

Location Detail
Sports Center 481
6842 Collamer Rd
East Syracuse, NY
Field Representative: Jim Flint (315)506-9822

Excavator Safety Seminar
This event is one in a series of nine free Excavator Safety Seminars in various areas throughout the state. These seminars will feature vendor exhibits, utility demonstrations and presentations related to underground utility damage prevention. In addition, we are also pleased to have Eric Giguere, a trench collapse survivor, as our keynote speaker this year. These events provide the perfect venue for excavators to prepare for the New York excavation season. Please plan on incorporating these events into your safety training and enroll today.
Seminar Schedule and Events
Registration 7:30 – 8:00
Introductions 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker, Eric Giguere 8:10 – 9:15
Eric Giguere discusses his ordeal as the victim of a trench collapse in October of 2002 and the toll it has taken on his life. This is a must hear for all those in the excavation business.
Dig Safely New York Code Rule 753 Presentation 9:15 – 10:15
Jim Flint, Field Rep.
Dig Safely New York will provide insight into the one-call process and safe excavation practices. They will dig into the responsibilities of the excavator, facility operator, and one call center.
Break 10:15 – 10:30
Utility Awareness (utility sponsors) 10:30 – 11:45
Local utility providers will discuss various safety topics associated with working around their facilities. This information can become invaluable as it provides excavators with a better understanding of what to look for and how to be safe when excavating around a specific facility type.
Lunch 11:45 – 1:00
The Premier Utility Services Excavator Jeopardy! 1:00 – 1:45
Premier Utility Services is proud to present Excavator Jeopardy. This will be a contest, inspired by the gameshow, pitting three area excavators against each other on knowledge everyone in the business should know. They will be competing for knowledge, respect, and some great prizes. Our audience will also be involved and associated with a contestant. If their guy wins, they win as well! This will be an exciting and educational event we hope to use for years to come.
Closing and Raffle 1:45 – TBD


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!
If you would like to exhibit at this event click on our Exhibitor Form to reserve your space today!

Location Detail
Tioga Downs
2384 W River Rd
Nichols, NY
Field Representative: Jim Flint (315)506-9822

Excavator Safety Seminar
This event is one in a series of nine free Excavator Safety Seminars in various areas throughout the state. These seminars will feature vendor exhibits, utility demonstrations and presentations related to underground utility damage prevention. In addition, we are also pleased to have Eric Giguere, a trench collapse survivor, as our keynote speaker this year. These events provide the perfect venue for excavators to prepare for the New York excavation season. Please plan on incorporating these events into your safety training and enroll today.
Seminar Schedule and Events
Registration 7:30 – 8:00
Introductions 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker, Eric Giguere 8:10 – 9:15
Eric Giguere discusses his ordeal as the victim of a trench collapse in October of 2002 and the toll it has taken on his life. This is a must hear for all those in the excavation business.
Dig Safely New York Code Rule 753 Presentation 9:15 – 10:15
Rich Fiorella P.E. , Field Rep.
Dig Safely New York will provide insight into the one-call process and safe excavation practices. They will dig into the responsibilities of the excavator, facility operator, and one call center.
Break 10:15 – 10:30
Utility Awareness (utility sponsors) 10:30 – 11:45
Local utility providers will discuss various safety topics associated with working around their facilities. This information can become invaluable as it provides excavators with a better understanding of what to look for and how to be safe when excavating around a specific facility type.
Lunch 11:45 – 1:00
The Premier Utility Services Excavator Jeopardy! 1:00 – 1:45
Premier Utility Services is proud to present Excavator Jeopardy. This will be a contest, inspired by the gameshow, pitting three area excavators against each other on knowledge everyone in the business should know. They will be competing for knowledge, respect, and some great prizes. Our audience will also be involved and associated with a contestant. If their guy wins, they win as well! This will be an exciting and educational event we hope to use for years to come.
Closing and Raffle 1:45 – TBD


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!
If you would like to exhibit at this event click on our Exhibitor Form to reserve your space today!

Location Detail
SUNY Buffalo - North Campus
Center for the Arts
Buffalo, NY
Field Representative: Rich Fiorella, 716-866-3956

Excavator Safety Seminar
This event is one in a series of nine free Excavator Safety Seminars in various areas throughout the state. These seminars will feature vendor exhibits, utility demonstrations and presentations related to underground utility damage prevention. In addition, we are also pleased to have Eric Giguere, a trench collapse survivor, as our keynote speaker this year. These events provide the perfect venue for excavators to prepare for the New York excavation season. Please plan on incorporating these events into your safety training and enroll today.
Seminar Schedule and Events
Registration 7:30 – 8:00
Introductions 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker, Eric Giguere 8:10 – 9:15
Eric Giguere discusses his ordeal as the victim of a trench collapse in October of 2002 and the toll it has taken on his life. This is a must hear for all those in the excavation business.
Dig Safely New York Code Rule 753 Presentation 9:15 – 10:15
Don Ross, Field Rep.
Dig Safely New York will provide insight into the one-call process and safe excavation practices. They will dig into the responsibilities of the excavator, facility operator, and one call center.
Break 10:15 – 10:30
Utility Awareness (utility sponsors) 10:30 – 11:45
Local utility providers will discuss various safety topics associated with working around their facilities. This information can become invaluable as it provides excavators with a better understanding of what to look for and how to be safe when excavating around a specific facility type.
Lunch 11:45 – 1:00
The Premier Utility Services Excavator Jeopardy! 1:00 – 1:45
Premier Utility Services is proud to present Excavator Jeopardy. This will be a contest, inspired by the gameshow, pitting three area excavators against each other on knowledge everyone in the business should know. They will be competing for knowledge, respect, and some great prizes. Our audience will also be involved and associated with a contestant. If their guy wins, they win as well! This will be an exciting and educational event we hope to use for years to come.
Closing and Raffle 1:45 – TBD


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!
If you would like to exhibit at this event click on our Exhibitor Form to reserve your space today!

Location Detail
Burgundy Basin Inn
1361 Marsh Rd
Pittsford, NY
Field Representative: Don Ross 585-314-8064

Excavator Safety Seminar
This event is one in a series of nine free Excavator Safety Seminars in various areas throughout the state. These seminars will feature vendor exhibits, utility demonstrations and presentations related to underground utility damage prevention. In addition, we are also pleased to have Eric Giguere, a trench collapse survivor, as our keynote speaker this year. These events provide the perfect venue for excavators to prepare for the New York excavation season. Please plan on incorporating these events into your safety training and enroll today.
Seminar Schedule and Events
Registration 7:30 – 8:00
Introductions 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker, Eric Giguere 8:10 – 9:15
Eric Giguere discusses his ordeal as the victim of a trench collapse in October of 2002 and the toll it has taken on his life. This is a must hear for all those in the excavation business.
Dig Safely New York Code Rule 753 Presentation 9:15 – 10:15
John Yehl, Field Rep.
Dig Safely New York will provide insight into the one-call process and safe excavation practices. They will dig into the responsibilities of the excavator, facility operator, and one call center.
Break 10:15 – 10:30
Utility Awareness (utility sponsors) 10:30 – 11:45
Local utility providers will discuss various safety topics associated with working around their facilities. This information can become invaluable as it provides excavators with a better understanding of what to look for and how to be safe when excavating around a specific facility type.
Lunch 11:45 – 1:00
The Premier Utility Services Excavator Jeopardy! 1:00 – 1:45
Premier Utility Services is proud to present Excavator Jeopardy. This will be a contest, inspired by the gameshow, pitting three area excavators against each other on knowledge everyone in the business should know. They will be competing for knowledge, respect, and some great prizes. Our audience will also be involved and associated with a contestant. If their guy wins, they win as well! This will be an exciting and educational event we hope to use for years to come.
Closing and Raffle 1:45 – TBD


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!
If you would like to exhibit at this event click on our Exhibitor Form to reserve your space today!

Location Detail
Monticello Gaming & Raceway
204 Route 17B
Monticello, NY
Field Representative: John Yehl 845-661-9514

Excavator Safety Seminar
This event is one in a series of nine free Excavator Safety Seminars in various areas throughout the state. These seminars will feature vendor exhibits, utility demonstrations and presentations related to underground utility damage prevention. In addition, we are also pleased to have Eric Giguere, a trench collapse survivor, as our keynote speaker this year. These events provide the perfect venue for excavators to prepare for the New York excavation season. Please plan on incorporating these events into your safety training and enroll today.
Seminar Schedule and Events
Registration 7:30 – 8:00
Introductions 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker, Eric Giguere 8:10 – 9:15
Eric Giguere discusses his ordeal as the victim of a trench collapse in October of 2002 and the toll it has taken on his life. This is a must hear for all those in the excavation business.
Dig Safely New York Code Rule 753 Presentation 9:15 – 10:15
John Yehl, Field Rep.
Dig Safely New York will provide insight into the one-call process and safe excavation practices. They will dig into the responsibilities of the excavator, facility operator, and one call center.
Break 10:15 – 10:30
Utility Awareness (utility sponsors) 10:30 – 11:45
Local utility providers will discuss various safety topics associated with working around their facilities. This information can become invaluable as it provides excavators with a better understanding of what to look for and how to be safe when excavating around a specific facility type.
Lunch 11:45 – 1:00
The Premier Utility Services Excavator Jeopardy! 1:00 – 1:45
Premier Utility Services is proud to present Excavator Jeopardy. This will be a contest, inspired by the gameshow, pitting three area excavators against each other on knowledge everyone in the business should know. They will be competing for knowledge, respect, and some great prizes. Our audience will also be involved and associated with a contestant. If their guy wins, they win as well! This will be an exciting and educational event we hope to use for years to come.
Closing and Raffle 1:45 – TBD


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!
If you would like to exhibit at this event click on our Exhibitor Form to reserve your space today!

Location Detail
Holiday Inn
3 Executive Blvd.
Suffern, NY
Field Representative: John Yehl, 845-661-9514

Excavator Safety Seminar
This event is one in a series of nine free Excavator Safety Seminars in various areas throughout the state. These seminars will feature vendor exhibits, utility demonstrations and presentations related to underground utility damage prevention. In addition, we are also pleased to have Eric Giguere, a trench collapse survivor, as our keynote speaker this year. These events provide the perfect venue for excavators to prepare for the New York excavation season. Please plan on incorporating these events into your safety training and enroll today.
Seminar Schedule and Events
Registration 7:30 – 8:00
Introductions 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker, Eric Giguere 8:10 – 9:15
Eric Giguere discusses his ordeal as the victim of a trench collapse in October of 2002 and the toll it has taken on his life. This is a must hear for all those in the excavation business.
Dig Safely New York Code Rule 753 Presentation 9:15 – 10:15
Donna Shave, Field Rep.
Dig Safely New York will provide insight into the one-call process and safe excavation practices. They will dig into the responsibilities of the excavator, facility operator, and one call center.
Break 10:15 – 10:30
Utility Awareness (utility sponsors) 10:30 – 11:45
Local utility providers will discuss various safety topics associated with working around their facilities. This information can become invaluable as it provides excavators with a better understanding of what to look for and how to be safe when excavating around a specific facility type.
Lunch 11:45 – 1:00
The Premier Utility Services Excavator Jeopardy! 1:00 – 1:45
Premier Utility Services is proud to present Excavator Jeopardy. This will be a contest, inspired by the gameshow, pitting three area excavators against each other on knowledge everyone in the business should know. They will be competing for knowledge, respect, and some great prizes. Our audience will also be involved and associated with a contestant. If their guy wins, they win as well! This will be an exciting and educational event we hope to use for years to come.
Closing and Raffle 1:45 – TBD


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!
If you would like to exhibit at this event click on our Exhibitor Form to reserve your space today!

Location Detail
Holiday Inn
232 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY
Field Representative: Donna Shave 518-424-8273

Excavator Safety Seminar
This event is one in a series of nine free Excavator Safety Seminars in various areas throughout the state. These seminars will feature vendor exhibits, utility demonstrations and presentations related to underground utility damage prevention. In addition, we are also pleased to have Eric Giguere, a trench collapse survivor, as our keynote speaker this year. These events provide the perfect venue for excavators to prepare for the New York excavation season. Please plan on incorporating these events into your safety training and enroll today.
Seminar Schedule and Events
Registration 7:30 – 8:00
Introductions 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker, Eric Giguere 8:10 – 9:15
Eric Giguere discusses his ordeal as the victim of a trench collapse in October of 2002 and the toll it has taken on his life. This is a must hear for all those in the excavation business.
Dig Safely New York Code Rule 753 Presentation 9:15 – 10:15
Donna Shave, Field Rep.
Dig Safely New York will provide insight into the one-call process and safe excavation practices. They will dig into the responsibilities of the excavator, facility operator, and one call center.
Break 10:15 – 10:30
Utility Awareness (utility sponsors) 10:30 – 11:45
Local utility providers will discuss various safety topics associated with working around their facilities. This information can become invaluable as it provides excavators with a better understanding of what to look for and how to be safe when excavating around a specific facility type.
Lunch 11:45 – 1:00
The Premier Utility Services Excavator Jeopardy! 1:00 – 1:45
Premier Utility Services is proud to present Excavator Jeopardy. This will be a contest, inspired by the gameshow, pitting three area excavators against each other on knowledge everyone in the business should know. They will be competing for knowledge, respect, and some great prizes. Our audience will also be involved and associated with a contestant. If their guy wins, they win as well! This will be an exciting and educational event we hope to use for years to come.
Closing and Raffle 1:45 – TBD


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!
If you would like to exhibit at this event click on our Exhibitor Form to reserve your space today!

Location Detail
Malone Golf Course
79 Golf Course Rd
Malone, NY
Field Representative: Donna Shave 518-424-8273