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Is Alberta really the Wild West of utility damages, or is there more to the story? 

Mike sits down with Josef Rosenberg, a longtime expert in damage prevention and the contact center manager for Utility Safety Partners.

They dive into the Canadian Common Ground Alliance’s (CCGA) Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) report—what it is, how it's used, and why Alberta consistently reports some of the highest damage numbers in Canada.

Josef breaks down the challenges of voluntary reporting, the differences in data collection across provinces, and why a high number of submitters doesn’t necessarily mean more damage—it actually signals stronger engagement. 

They also discuss trends in damage prevention, the push for online locate requests, and where legislation might come into play.

Listen For:

03:19 - Decoding the Acronyms: DIRT, DREC, and More

12:38 - Beyond the Numbers: Unpacking DIRT Data and Regional Differences

17:09 - From Calls to Clicks: Has DIRT Kept Pace with Innovation?

25:18 - DIRT Reporting Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Guest: Josef Rosenberg
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