Image 3. Instructor assessing detector use after visual search. The decision on when to give feedback will depend on many considerations such as significant safety issues and the stage of training
5.3.URBAN IED SEARCH TRAINING Hazardous environments awareness. In order to identify hazardous environments so they can be properly managed as a risk, awareness training focusing on identification is recommended for all staff on the following:
• Factors that reduce the structural integrity of buildings.
• Indicators for identifying whether a confined space is hazardous.
• Identifying toxic chemicals and substances hazardous to health.
• Situations where they may be ‘working at height’.
Specialist equipment . The following equipment is normally considered for use in urban environments contaminated with IEDs. Whatever equipment is used, suitable training should be provided.
• UAVs.
• Access equipment for working at height.
• Rescue and access equipment for confined spaces.
• Gas alarm and warning systems for confined spaces.
• Additional casualty evacuation equipment for difficult worksite conditions.
• Equipment to augment structural integrity.
• Specialist detection equipment and innovative handheld detector types (ground penetrating radar, line / cable detectors).
ׁ HINT. Different programmes will have different requirements and not all staff may need training on everything.
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