Training

The Minnesota office of Pipeline Safety partners with the Gopher State One Call Board, local Utility Coordinating Committees, and individual organizations to present over 80 excavation damage prevention educational seminars each year.  As a result of the excellent public/private partnership to enhance communications, educate excavators and provide fair and consistent enforcement of the One-Call laws, excavation related damages in Minnesota have declined by more than 70 percent since 1994.

Looking for damage prevention safety training?

Are you a pipeline operator or damage prevention specialist? How about someone who works in the gas and liquids industry, or an underground utility contractor or excavator? Safety starts with you! Besides reminding you to dig safely, the Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety provides resources and training opportunities throughout the year.  Please contact our office and a member of or damage prevention team would be willing to assist in keeping you, your coworkers, and the citizens of Minnesota safe. 

2026 Pipeline Safety Educational Conference

We are excited to invite pipeline operators, damage prevention specialists, and professionals in the pipeline industry to the 2026 Pipeline Safety Educational Conference on October 20 - 21, 2026.

This two‑day, in‑person event will feature expert presenters from OPS, PHMSA, and industry stakeholders. Day 1 will focus on pipeline safety, including 2025/2026 industry trends, updates to federal regulations, and inspection protocols. Day 2 will center on damage prevention strategies, review of the new meet ticket process, and a Minnesota Common Ground Alliance table top panel discussion and meeting.

Important Details:

Date: October 20 - 21, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Eagan Community Center 1501 Central Parkway Eagan, MN 55121
Lodging Information: If needed there are multiple hotels located nearby.
Registration Fee: Free of charge and lunch will be provided. Space is limited, please submit a separate registration for each attendee. Registration will cutoff on or before September 20, 2026.

Follow this link to the conference registration form.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Free Online First Responder Training; Pipeline Emergencies Third Edition

The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM), working with a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), unveiled an updated and customized third edition of the award-winning Pipeline Emergencies training curriculum.