2022 Common Ground NE/Nebraska811 Excavation Safety Summit

4100 North 84th Street,Lincoln NE 68507

23 February, 2022

Description

The 11th Annual Common Ground Nebraska Excavation Safety Summit The 11th Annual Common Ground Nebraska Excavation Safety Summit is a FREE educational event that brings stakeholders in excavation safety together to support the common goal of damage prevention and safe digging. A variety of sessions led by industry experts will be offered throughout the day as well as sponsor/vendor booths displaying industry products and services, and much more. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, NE. Don't miss this unique event featuring: FREE event registration Registration includes breakfast and lunch Expert industry speakers Nationally acclaimed keynote speaker One Call legislative and technology Update The 811 Car on displayEquipment displays and demonstrations Valuable vendor contacts and giveawaysExcavator Rodeos: equipment skills competitions with cash prizesExcavator and Locator awards (click here to nominate someone)Construction Angels charity presentation and raffleGreat door prizes FREE t-shirt and attendee bagThe amazing VR-X-SI excavation simulator from NY811EXCAVATOR and LOCATOR AWARDS: To nominate an excavator or locator for exceptional job performance and damage prevention efforts, please click HERE. Winners will be announced at the Excavation Safety Summit and awarded a plaque, jacket and $150 gift card.  EXCAVATOR RODEO: Show off your safety equipment skills! The Excavator Rodeo is an equipment skills test/competition using mini-excavators to demonstrate your proficiency in using the machine safely. Prizes are awarded for the best scores and annual winners names are displayed on the NE Excavation Safety Summit plaque. To participate/compete in the Excavator Rodeo, sign up for a time slot on the day of the event in the rodeo area. Hotel RoomsAsk for the CGN Excavation Safety Summit room blockStaybridge Suites 1501 N 86th St 402-484-6000 Cut off date to book at these rates :1/21/2022 at 5 PM Call and ask for the CGN Excavation Safety Summit block. REGISTRATIONPlease read the event details (below) before registering. IMPORTANT! To register more than one attendee, enter the total number that you would like to register in the "quantity" section. For express check-in on the morning of the event, bring a printed copy of your registration ticket which you will receive with your email confirmation. We will need the following information upon registration: 1. Name of Attendees 2. Company 3. Address 4. Email Address 5. Phone 6. Company Category - (Excavator, Utility Company, Municipality, other) 7. T-shirt Size - (Adult sizes) S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL Agenda7:30 Early check-in for Excavator Rodeo participants 8:00 Check-In/Breakfast 8:45 Welcome – Emcee, Kris Covi and CGN President, Nathan Stewart 9:00 Construction Angels presentation and raffle 9:10 NY811 VR-X Simulator 9:25 The 811 Car 9:30 Keynote Speaker – Spencer Beach 10:30 Break - Visit Vendors, Keynote Meet and Greet, Excavator Rodeo, J-Spot Top Shot, NY811 Simulator, LES High Power Demonstration 11:00 Damage Protocol and Investigation - Three perspectives: Excavator, Utility, State Fire Marshal 11:45 GIS Mapping Project – Travis (main stage) 12:00 Lunch – Excavator/Door Prizes/ Industry Association presentations 12:30 Excavator and Locator of the Year Awards 12:45 Kris Covi Comedy Sketch – Damage Prevention Ain’t No Joke 1:00 Damage Prevention Game Show 1:30 Breakout Session – Industry Topics Excavators – Safe Digging 101 – Soils, tools and hazards - Arch York Utilities –Locator Training – Subsurface Solutions 2:15 Break - Visit Vendors, Excavator Rodeo, J-Spot Top Shot, NY811 Simulator, LES High Power Demonstration 2:30 One Call Toolbox – Call Center Staff 3:00 Ask Nebraska811 – One Call Board of Directors/State Fire Marshal/NE811 Call Center Staff 3:15 Excavator Rodeo Finals – Final Four and Head to Head with Last year’s winner for prizes! 3:30 Closing – Raffle Drawing, Door Prizes, Evaluations and Grand Prize! Don't forget to bring your ticket to the event for quick check-in! For more information about Common Ground Nebraska visit www.ne-cga.com Have questions about 2022 CGN Excavation Safety Summit? Contact Common Ground Nebraska Special Thanks to All of Our Platinum Sponsors!This event was made possible due to funding from the sponsors listed above and the State Damage Prevention Grant provided by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s office and PHMSA. Special Keynote Speaker: Spencer BeachThe keynote speaker for the 2022 Nebraska Excavation Safety Summit is Spencer Beach. Within 20 seconds, Spencer Beach received 3rd and 4th degree burns to his body. He fought through the fire to escape to live. Holding onto the fading thoughts of his wife and unborn child gave him the courage to find a way out. But he had no idea what survival would mean. Spencer's presentation has a profound effect on everyone who experiences it! Spencer opens his heart and relives his story to share with the audience how every fearful and painful moment was to become a blessing. By using his expert story-telling and his amazing sense of humor, Spencer ignites his audience to believe in the power of change and how it is the most important catalyst in discovering your greatest life lessons. Common Ground Nebraska is dedicated to protecting the public and preventing damage to buried lines. It works to accomplish this goal through leadership, communication and education. For more information about Common Ground Nebraska visit www.ne-cga.com.