Image 20. A sketch map of Image 19 (ground floor and external)
Developing a sketch map such as the one in Image 20 helps to record progress by colour coding what has been completed and the category of search (1, 2 or 3) conducted as per IMAS 09.13 Building Clearance: category 1 (blue vertical hatching), category 2 (square hatching) or category 3 (green vertical hatching). Internal QC can then be annotated in specific rooms with diagonal dashed lines. The locations of finds are annotated with yellow crosses. Search limitations are annotated with red hatching. Additional sketches of floors 2 and 3 and the roof would also record progression and be a useful tool for efficiency and effectiveness.
2.2.5. STAGE 5 – REPORTING, COMPLETION AND HANDOVER
The reporting, completion and handover of MA sites that have been cleared of IED contamination is a vital part of the process of providing confidence to the community that they are now safe to make use of the released spaces. An information management system should be developed and specified from the outset of an MA response. This should integrate with the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) and be compliant with IMAS 08.30 Post-clearance documentation. There are also decision support tools that can bring significant benefit to how information can be evaluated and used as evidence, as MA response to IEDs continually seeks to improve.
Key reporting considerations include:
• Geographical extent of search including reference points, turning points and benchmarks. Consideration may be given to communicating these figures in both m2 and m3 to reflect both the footprint of the building and the interior volume; • Details of finds including location, intention, state of degradation, quantity, proficiency of construction, camouflage if applicable or any notable information that may affect future clearance; • Geotagged digital photographs can be a valuable source of such information that do not require translation; and • Areas that may not have been searched due to restrictions such as rubble, water and confined spaces, and any associated permanent markings as applicable.
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