Engineering technical solutions
Stage 1
Non-technical survey is the first stage of mine‑action work. Its main aim is to classify an area by hazard status.
During this phase, EOD & RC experts:
- Gather evidence of possible contamination by explosive objects
- Identify potential risks and threats
Resulting area classifications:
- Cleared Area
- Suspected Hazardous Area
- Confirmed Hazardous Area
Stage 2
The second stage, aiming to gather direct evidence of explosive objects.
What happens during technical survey:
- Refine hazard status from the non‑technical phase
- Establish precise hazardous zone boundaries
- Establish precise hazardous zone boundaries
Hazard Management & Clearance
Once a hazard is confirmed, EOD & RC teams take action using several methods. Below you can see the
Manual Clearance
Safe removal of explosive objects, including:
- Anti-personnel mines
- Anti-tank mines
- IEDs
- Fuze-attached munitions
Methods are based on national & international safety standards
Battlefield Clearance
Involves on-site destruction of explosive threats, based on land use and humanitarian needs
- Surface clearance
- Sub-surface clearance
Methods are based on national & international safety standards
Hazard Marking & Public Safety
Experts mark contaminated areas to:
- Warn civilians
- Prevent accidental entry
- Inform locals & authorities about the threat and boundaries
Land & Ecosystem Restoration
Separate but vital effort to restore the environment, including:
- Reclaiming land damaged by conflict
- Reviving farmland and vegetation