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Toolbox Talks

Toolbox Talks

By: JULIE One-Call
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Your go-to resource for safe digging and protecting Illinois underground infrastructure. Each episode we will share practical tips, real stories, and expert insights to help you dig smart, stay safe and keep your projects on solid ground.

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  • Toolbox Talks Ep 1: JULIE Essentials Courses & How Education Drives Safe Digging with Amy Chmura

    Toolbox Talks Ep 1: JULIE Essentials Courses & How Education Drives Safe Digging with Amy Chmura
    Jan 8 2026

    Welcome to the first episode of JULIE’s Toolbox Talks, your go-to resource for safe digging and protecting Illinois’ underground infrastructure.

    In this episode, host Jill Sailer is joined by co-host Brian Mackenzie and special guest Amy Chmura, JULIE’s Director of Education and Strategic Projects, to explore JULIE Essentials — JULIE’s free, online education platform designed for excavators, utility professionals, locators, and homeowners.

    You’ll learn:

    - Why JULIE Essentials courses were created

    - Who can benefit from them (from new hires to seasoned professionals)

    - How flexible, on-demand learning supports busy crews

    - How micro-learning and mobile access make training easier

    - Common misconceptions about JULIE and how education clears them up

    Whether you’re working in Illinois every day or digging here for the first time, this episode shows how education plays a critical role in damage prevention and safe excavation.

    ▶️ Learn more about JULIE Essentials at julieessentials.com

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