It`s a regular feature in the news about bombs or suspect packages being found in the public domain. My thoughts always go out to the members of the security teams who have to deal with these situations. I`m not sure if I could be brave enough to tackle this type of situation. I know that high levels of training and suitable types of equipment are used to help in such perilous situations. In particular Explosive Ordinance Disposal equipment is often used that can help to deal with suspect packages and problematic devices. Items like a telescopic manipulator can be found amongst the
Eod Equipment that is used when investigating problem devices. Operators using this kind of
Eod Equipment can stand 3 meters away. This increases their safety and lets them examine the package from some distance away. The operator can place disrupters or X ray equipment using the jaws on the telescopic pole. If the device is activated during an unplanned explosion a frangible section will fail first and this reduces the force that is transferred through the pole to the operator. Armed with
Eod Equipment like this the brave security personnel will tackle all types of suspect packages, wherever they might be.
