This handbook is a living document; and as a living document, other topics will be added in future revisions. Because accidents continue to occur within DOE and private industry, it becomes increasingly important to evaluate these and other topics for future updates. The topics for the future include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DETECTION EQUIPMENT DURING EXCAVATION

Over the past few years, there have been several serious accidents related to underground utilities. While this chapter is being developed, information may be obtained from "DOE Safety Notice, Issue No. 96-06, Underground Utilities Detection and Excavation."

Topics planned for inclusion in this chapter are the following:

The importance of detecting underground utilities New technology

New equipment

Proper use of detection equipment

Problems with the improper use of detection equipment Hazards associated with the detection of underground cables Prerequisites to excavations

2. ARC FLASH PROTECTION

Because of recent accidents and the emphasis being placed on arc flash protection, this chapter would clarify many confusing issues pertaining to this area. Topics planned for inclusion in this chapter are:

Appropriate clothing

Appropriate approach distances Need for hazard analysis

Understanding fault current

3. PROPER USE OF ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT

Because of recent accidents (in private industry and DOE) related to improper use of electrical test equipment, this chapter would be included to help clear up confusion about different types of electrical testing equipment. Topics planned for this chapter are the following:

High-voltage testing equipment

Low-voltage testing equipment

Solenoid-driven testing devices Proximity devices

Diagnostic types of equipment

4. PORTABLE AND VEHICLE-MOUNTED GENERATORS

This chapter would help the reader better understand the complex topic of generators. Topics planned for inclusion in this chapter are as follows:

When generators need to be grounded When GFCI protection is needed Understanding the requirements for different sized generators Requirements for portable and vehicle-mounted generators

5. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS DURING DECONTAMINATION & DECOMMISSIONING (D&D) ACTIVITIES

DOE has also experienced several near misses related to D&D activities. Topics planned for inclusion in this chapter are:

New technology

Methods used to identify potential electrical hazards Need for accurate electrical drawings

What to do when drawings are not available Elimination sequence of systems