COMMUNICATION OF THE IEDD CLEARANCE PLAN
The IEDD operator will need to be capable of communicating the plan. The level of detail required will depend on who is being briefed. Below is guidance on what to include in briefings for different groups:
MA management staff for a referral. To deviate from an approved clearance plan, principles or mandatory actions the IEDD operator will need to make a referral to their management for permission. It is unlikely the manager will be at the worksite and the briefing will need to be given over a mobile phone or other communication device. This makes the briefing more difficult and it will need to be clear, structured, accurate and succinct. There is no set structure, although the following is a guide on how it could be done:
• Explain the scenario and situation covering all relevant points, keeping it succinct;
• State what is being requested to be deviated from with regards the approved clearance plan;
• Give the justification for the deviation.
IEDD team and medical responders. These key personnel require a thorough brief as they are intimately involved in the task and may have to respond to an emergency. The IEDD operator should brief the detail of the plan and the actions to be taken should something unexpected occur (often referred to as ‘actions on’). It should also cover any other key information. At a minimum it should include:
• The location of the device, CP, medical point and sentries / cordon; • The approach route to the device; • ‘Actions on’ in the event of an unexpected explosion or accident;
• Casualty evacuation procedures from the device to CP, CP to hospital, etc; • Outline of the planned technical RSP and approximate time required; • Communication methods between the IEDD operator, the cordon commander / point of contact and team members; • Details of any secondary hazards in the area (e.g. petrol stations, power lines, etc.). After each approach the IEDD operator should ensure that the team is briefed and advised on any changes to the plan before a subsequent approach is attempted. Sentries and other supporting personnel / agencies. These personnel require an overview of the plan, not the detail. They must be briefed on their role and responsibilities for the task and actions to be taken (‘actions on’) should something unexpected occur. There needs to be an effective system for two-way communication with the sentries. It is recommended they are updated throughout the task, especially when positive action is about to be taken so they are not surprised should an event occur and do not inadvertently respond to it. The sentries will interact with the community and often be approached with questions about the work being undertaken. They should be briefed on what to say and give an estimation for how long the task will take. It is recommended the brief should include:
• Overview of the plan and their role in it;
• How they can communicate with the IEDD team;
• What to do if they see the cordon has been breached;
• What to do should there be an unexpected explosion. This may include what not to do (i.e. run into the danger area);
• Any other ‘actions on’;
• What to say if approached by the community;
• When it is expected the task will be completed and the cordon removed;
• Warning before positive action is conducted;
• Warning before a controlled explosion.
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