BC 1 Call & FortisBC Featured on Rim Jhim Radio – Promoting Safe Digging in BC

Donna Grant, President of BC 1 Call, and Ada Nadison, Public Safety Manager at FortisBC, joined Rim Jhim Radio (Spice Radio Vancouver) as featured guests, where they sat down with iconic broadcaster Shushma Datt to discuss the importance of safe digging and the shared responsibility we all have in protecting BC’s underground infrastructure.

We hope our conversation reached listeners across the province including homeowners, contractors, families, and community leaders about ground disturbance safety and the safe practices that prevent damage and keep communities protected.

Listen to the full interview: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c78004d

BC 1 Call at Rim Jhim

Part 1: Why BC 1 Call and FortisBC Damage Prevention Matters

Every year, underground infrastructure is damaged because digging begins without proper planning or awareness. These incidents can lead to environmental harm, safety hazards, emergency response situations, and service disruptions that affect entire neighbourhoods.

Safe digging is not just a best practice, but it is a shared responsibility that protects people, property, and the essential systems that keep communities functioning.

Part 2: 3 Steps to a BC One‑Call, FortisBC Safe Digging Guidelines & Tips

Safe digging begins before any ground disturbance work starts. BC 1 Call and FortisBC emphasize a simple three‑step process that helps prevent damage and ensures everyone’s safety. These steps form the foundation of responsible excavation and help reduce preventable incidents.

Part 3: Industry Statistics, FortisBC Ground Disturbance Risk, Consequences & Emergency Guidelines

Across BC, ground disturbance incidents remain a significant concern. Industry data consistently shows that many utility damages occur when no locate request was made, highlighting the importance of awareness and education. Striking a gas line can lead to evacuations, fires, and major service disruptions, requiring emergency response teams to intervene.

These incidents can delay project timelines and increase costs for excavation and development.

Part 4: BC 1 Call & FortisBC Education and Resources

BC 1 Call and FortisBC both offer extensive educational tools to support safe digging across the province. Together, BC 1 Call and FortisBC ensure that homeowners, contractors, and industry professionals have access to the information they need to dig safely and responsibly.

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We are grateful to Rim Jhim Radio and Shushma Datt for giving us the opportunity to share this message with the South Asian communities across BC. Safe digging is a shared responsibility, and through collaboration, education, and awareness, we can reduce risks and protect the people and infrastructure that keep our province moving.

Listen to the full interview: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c78004d