STEP 3 – SAFE POSITIVE ACTION
The positive action of pulling the H&L equipment must be conducted in a safe manner. It is important that the community and MA staff have been moved outside the explosive danger area and that an effective cordon is in place. If any MA staff remain inside the explosive danger area they must be suitably protected in the CP. Prior to conducting positive actions, all relevant personnel should be informed that an explosion may occur. This is to prevent people mistakenly thinking that an accident has occurred and inadvertently responding to it.
ׁ WARNING. When conducting positive IEDD action with H&L there is the possibility that the IED may function. Suitable cordon and evacuation must be in place and any MA staff remaining inside the explosive danger area must be suitably protected.
The IEDD operator should have an appreciation of how far and with what force the line needs to be pulled to achieve the desired effect. Heavier loads might require additional personnel to assist in the pull, or mechanical advantage to be employed. For extremely heavy loads, and only when suitably strong H&L equipment is available, a vehicle may be used. ׁ WARNING. H&L equipment can suddenly fail. When pulling by hand ensure a balanced and sturdy stance is used to prevent falls. When a large force is being exerted, especially if a vehicle is being used, the main line may fail causing it to whip back. Ensure personnel are standing in a safe position so as not to be hit by a whipping line.
STEP 4 – CONFIRMATION OF SEMI-REMOTE ACTION
ׁ NOTE. The confirmation process is not complete until the IEDD operator has manually confirmed the positive action at the target.
Confirmation of the positive action is an important process that ideally should be done remotely using an ROV or UAV. If these are not available, then the use of handheld optics such as binoculars is advisable, from as far away as practically possible. A safe waiting period must be applied between the positive action and a subsequent manual approach.
ׁ NOTE. When moving objects, their original location should be checked on the next manual approach.
ׁ WARNING. Safe confirmation of positive actions is critically important. If available, the use of an ROV or UAV should be considered to confirm that positive action has been achieved before re-entering the danger area.
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