Register Now for the OKIE811 Oklahoma One-Call System, Inc. Lawton Safety Day – May 20, 2026 – Lawton, OK

May 20, 2026
Great Plains Technology Center – Worley Building
4500 SW Lee Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505

Join industry professionals from across Oklahoma for a full day of safety training, regulatory updates, networking, and hands-on education focused on damage prevention and underground safety.

Lawton Safety Day is designed to bring together excavators, facility operators, vendors, and safety professionals committed to promoting safe excavation practices and protecting underground infrastructure.

Who Should Attend?

Excavators

Learn how to dig safely, remain compliant with Oklahoma regulations, and reduce the risk of costly utility damages. Attendees will gain practical training, updated industry guidance, and valuable resources to help keep crews safe on every jobsite.

Facility Operators

Earn up to 8 DEQ continuing education credits while exploring best practices in utility protection, positive response coordination, and damage prevention strategies. Stay informed on industry developments and regulatory updates.

Vendors

Connect with contractors, operators, and industry leaders while showcasing products and services that support safe digging and underground safety initiatives throughout Oklahoma.

Lunch Information

Register by May 15, 2026 to receive a lunch ticket at check-in. Attendees who register after the deadline or onsite may not be guaranteed lunch availability.

Attendance is free and includes training sessions, networking opportunities, door prize drawings, and complimentary lunch sponsored by OKIE811.

Training Agenda

8:00 AM – Check-In & Networking
Doors open for registration, sponsor exhibits, and networking with industry peers.

8:30 AM – 811 Certification
Presented by OKIE811

This certification program focuses on improving excavator safety and preventing accidental damage to underground facilities. Training covers Oklahoma’s Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, contact center procedures, and industry best practices.

Topics include:

• Planning & Administration of Excavation Projects
• Site Preparation & Safe Excavation Practices
• Trenching Hazards, Damages & Consequences

A 25-question certification exam will follow the course. Participants must score 80% or higher to receive certification.

11:00 AM – Line Locating
Presented by Gridhawk

Gain field-level insight from a professional line locator and learn practical approaches to locating underground utilities safely and accurately.

11:30 AM – OCC Damage Prevention Team
Presented by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Learn about the Oklahoma Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act and the collaborative efforts between OCC and OKIE811 to improve safety, compliance, and excavation practices near pipelines throughout the state.

12:00 PM – Lunch
Enjoy complimentary lunch sponsored by OKIE811.

1:00 PM – Excavation & Trenching Safety
Presented by Anderson Safety

This session covers OSHA Standard 1926 Subpart P, including soil classification, sloping and benching, hydraulic shoring systems, protective system requirements, engineered data, and trenching safety best practices.

3:00 PM – Confined Spaces
Presented by Anderson Safety

Learn how to identify and manage confined space hazards, including employee protection requirements, confined space assessments, training procedures, and rescue protocols.

4:30 PM – Closing & Door Prizes
The event concludes with a closing safety message and door prize drawings.

Why Attend?

• Free industry safety training
• Networking with excavation and utility professionals
• Regulatory and compliance updates
• Opportunities to earn continuing education credits
• Door prizes and complimentary lunch

Stay informed, strengthen your safety knowledge, and help support safer excavation practices across Oklahoma.