JULIE has been protecting Illinois communities for more than 50 years by providing a free notification service for homeowners and professional excavators to use to request the location of underground utilities before they dig. With more than 2,000 members, the not-for-profit organization covers the entire state outside the City of Chicago.
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JULIE Essentials Training
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Designed for excavation, utility and damage prevention professionals, our training includes courses on excavation safety, utility marking protocols, and best practices to prevent utility damage.
Joint Meet
Understanding Joint Meet
Gain a clear understanding of the joint meet process and its importance in safe excavation planning.
Member Education
Positive Response for Members
Member utility companies and their locators will learn the skills needed to comply with JULIE’s Positive Response System requirements.
Damage Prevention
Positive Response for Excavators
Excavators will learn the knowledge and skills needed to comply with JULIE’s Positive Response System requirements.
Damage Prevention
New JULIE Law Changes
Changes to Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act are highlighted in this course. More Information on Law Changes
Damage Prevention
JULIE Essentials for Excavators
This 60 minute course covers state laws, best practices, the JULIE process & more. Learn to safely manage & execute excavation activities today!
Locating
JULIE Essentials for Locators
In just 60 minutes you'll learn critical aspects of utility locating using cutting-edge 360VR technology. Start learning today!
Member Education
JULIE Essentials for Members
This course for JULIE member coordinators provides an overview of your role in partnering with JULIE in our commitment to ongoing safety.
Damage Prevention
JULIE Essentials for Out of State Excavators
Professional Excavators from other states planning to work in Illinois will learn how the practices and legal requirements may differ in Illinois.