Georgia Excavator Manual, 2025

The Georgia Excavator Manual, 2025 Edition—titled *Dig Smart, Call Before You Dig*—is an official reference used in contractor and utility exam preparation courses provided by 1 Exam Prep. Published in coordination with the Georgia 811 excavation safety program, this manual details state regulations and best practices for safe digging, trenching, and underground utility identification. It outlines compliance with the Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act and emphasizes procedures for locating gas, electrical, water, and communication lines before excavation. Required for certain contractor and utility licensing exams, the manual aligns with OSHA Part 1926 Subpart P standards and is recognized by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Contractors as a core safety reference for excavators and general contractors.

The Georgia Excavator Manual, February 2025 is used to prepare for testing for some Georgia Contractor Exams. The Law requires you to contact Georgia 811 when using mechanized equipment to excavate, if demolition is to occur, or if your work will bring you or your equipment within 10 feet of overhead power lines – even on private property.