Once BACTEC has surveyed a site, any items that fall within the mass and dimension range of explosive ordnance are designated as targets to be investigated. The criteria will be determined in consultation with the client and the intended end use of the land.
BACTEC will then deploy an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) to access and expose the target, enabling a positive identification to be made.
The method of accessing the target will be determined by the location and depth of the item, as well as the ground conditions, but may include:
- Open cast excavations (where possible)
- Vertical and horizontal shafting
- Other specialist temporary works
If a target is identified as ordnance by the EOD site manager, an on-site threat assessment will be completed, the item will be classified according to its hazard and the relevant authorities will be informed accordingly. The disposal will be conducted by BACTEC or by the MoD. |
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| 250 kg German World War II bomb after an AGS Survey |
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