IMAS 09.31 – WORKING PRACTICE DETONATOR SAFETY Detonator safety should be conducted as early as possible during an RSP.
Image 13. An IEDD operator has conducted detector safety at the earliest safe opportunity
If, during an RSP, there is the opportunity to safely remove a detonator then this should be done as early as possible.
A detonator contains the primary explosives that provide the initial energy to start an explosive chain. If there is no detonator then the rest of the explosive chain is in a much safer state.
ׁ WARNING. A detonator must only be removed when it is safe to do so. Refer to Section 4 of this chapter for further guidance.
IEDD in mine action – overview
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