Image 8. A member of MA staff identifying a working at height hazard
PRINCIPLE 8 Building clearance should only be conducted in appropriate light levels. If these do not exist naturally, then artificial light sources should be used.
Visual detection is one of the primary techniques to identify IEDs in any environment and is of particular use inside buildings. Low light levels will significantly hinder a searcher’s ability to visually identify IEDs. Both general and focused sources of lighting should be used to enhance natural light levels when required.
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