Membership Options

Professional excavators and contractors can join OHIO811 through our special contractor membership option. In February of 1996, the OHIO811 Board of Trustees unanimously approved a provision to allow contractors (individuals whose main course of business is excavation) to join as OHIO811 members and to participate in its meetings. Previously, board seats were reserved for utility operators only. This new partnership occurred as a result of OHIO811 efforts to enhance the participation and increase the safety awareness of underground damage prevention of contractors in the industry. Such a positive alliance further supports the OHIO811 mission.

Here are just a few of the many benefits of becoming an OHIO811 contractor member:

• Industry Representation — OHIO811 bylaws allow for a contractor member to represent his or her industry group with a seat on the Board of Trustees.
• Organizational Voice — Members have the ability to serve on various operating committees advising the Board of Trustees on operational issues.
• Public Education Program — Complimentary access to the OHIO811 public education program and supporting materials.
• Networking — The ability to network your organization and services.
• Long-Term Storage — Access to dig tickets from the conception of Newtin at your fingertips via OHIO811 long-term storage system.
• Consortium Buying — The opportunity to purchase from a limited catalog of safety-related items at a discounted rate through our consortium buying program.