Third-Party Damage Prevention Systems. Final Report, June 1994-October 1995

摘要

The objective of this project was to identify process improvements and developtechnology options which will increase safety and reduce costs associated with third-party damage to underground facilities. Appreciable reductions in the amount of damage of underground facilities is not happening which emphasizes the importance of improving the technologies associated with the process (such as advanced sensor technology, more sophisticated locating devices, computer-based communications/information database systems and intelligent excavating equipment) and improving communications or awareness association with this issue (such as a public awareness program, standardized one-call process and accelerated excavator training and penalties program). Recommendations were made that would, if implemented, reduce third-party damage and increase safety.