Utility Protection and Hand Digging Rationale

What happens here

The host explains that certain areas of the landscaping project were initially hand-dug, rather than using the mechanical edger. This was a deliberate choice due to the presence of underground utilities located within two to three feet of the planned excavation zone. Hand-digging in these sensitive areas is a critical safety measure to prevent accidental damage to utility lines, for which the contractors would be liable. Orange utility marking paint was used to mark the utility lines.

Goal: Explain the necessity of hand-digging near utilities to prevent damage.