OTS basics CBS
Identifying specific hazards:
OTS basics CBS - X-ray image interpretation in cabin baggage control
Why is cabin baggage screening carried out?
Which items are prohibited and where?
How can prohibited items be identified?
What features of the X-ray machine are available to support detection?
Modern X-ray machines for controlling objects offer a high detection rate. This depends exceptionally on the level of knowledge of the operators and thus on the “human factor”. Therefore, persons who evaluate the generated X-ray images must be intensively prepared for their job.
OTS basics CBS is an advanced module that seamlessly builds on the introduction to X-ray image interpretation with OTS basics. Based on the internationally applicable regulations for baggage in air transport, future screeners learn how to use the X-ray machine with subject-specific content. Since the variance of illegal items is remarkably high, especially in cabin baggage, STI has invested a great deal of effort in the selection of X-ray images. IEDs in particular are difficult to recognise due to their variability and your staff will rarely encounter many of the items shown in their subsequent work. It is therefore essential that screeners are trained in the safe detection of these items before they start work.
THE FOLLOWING TOPICS ARE COVERED IN THESE MODULES
• Historical background of security checks in aviation
• International legal framework.
• What are the dangers to air transport?
• How do the different hazard groups look like in the X-ray image?
• What options does the operator have for image evaluation?
• Practicing, practicing, practicing...
| STEP learning methodology (learning units) | |
|---|---|
| Informing | |
| Recognising | |
| Marking | |
| Alerting | |
Unique image quality due to import of image raw data
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