IMAS 09.31 – WORKING PRACTICE SAFE WORKING AREA The area around a confirmed IED should be searched / cleared. This area should be clearly marked and large enough to facilitate the RSP.
Image 15. An IEDD operator working from a well-defined safe area that they have created during an accreditation assessment
There is likely to be a need to access an IED from various directions and / or locate dispersed components. To achieve this successfully the IEDD operator must use suitable search procedures in accordance with the threat, environment, and NMAS / SOPs. Safe working areas should be progressively marked in accordance with the colour coding system specified in the NMAS / SOPs.
ׁ HINT. When dealing with a subsurface IED, a fingertip search is often required to identify hidden components. When these are exposed, they should be clearly marked as the RSP progresses.
IEDD in mine action – overview
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