Subscribe to our channel and take advantage of all videos available in the Damage Prevention for the Planet video learning series. Damage Prevention for the Planet offers training in key concepts and terminology for the beginning to advanced underground utility locating equipment operator.

The Basics video collection introduces key locating concepts and terminology for the beginning to advanced operator.
This collection of videos includes:
1. Legend
2. The Basics Part 1
3. The Basics Part 2
4. The Basics Part 3
5. The Basics Part 4
6. The Basics Part 5
7. Conductive
8. Induction
9...

Explains the two methods of energizing the metallic pipe or cable as well as the advantages of each.
This collection of videos includes:
1. How the locating instrument works
2. Different Frequencies Do Different Things
3. Milliamps and Power, Part 1
4. Moving the Transmitter
5. The Advantage of ...

Understanding the difference between good and bad receiver information is key to accurate locating.
This collection of videos includes:
1. Digital Depth
2. Horizontal Inspection of Field
3. Current Measurement vs. Current Flow
4. Receiving Antennas for Left-Right Guidance, Part 1
5. Receiving An...

Knowing why the locating signal behaves as it does is the key to being able to think your way through challenging locating scenarios.
This collection of videos includes:
1. Parallel and Perpendicular Conductors Part 1
2. Parallel and Perpendicular Conductors Part 2
3. Metal-to-Metal Bleed-Off
4. ...

"Near Myths" tackles some generally accepted beliefs in the underground utility locating industry. The videos offer real-world locating examples that reveal the self-limiting nature of some locating best practices.
This collection of videos includes:
1. Near Myths Part 1
2. Near Myths Part 2
3. ...

An in-depth look at the different types of utility maps and how to interpret them. Making liberal use of aerial footage, this course explains common techniques used by utility companies to convey system information.
Topics include:
1. Tutorial
2. Water
3. Telephone
4. Electricity
5. Cable TV
6. Gas

Provides the most essential information regarding the transportation of electrons, photons, gas and liquids, from origin to consumer.
Topics include:
1. Tutorial
2. Gas
3. Cable TV
4. Electric
5. Telephone
6. Water