AS 5350.2:2022 – Privately contracted security anddetection dogs Part 2: Training and certification of dogs and handlers.
B.1 General
This appendix provides information on the operational deployment duties for the handler.
NOTE For information on security dog deployment, refer to AS 5350.1.
B.2 Risk assessment
All operational deployment should be risk assessed.
A continuous assessment of risk should be carried out by the handler during deployment. Any identified risks should he recorded and where posibte, mitigated. Copies of the risk assessments should he available when required.
Both the dog and handler should have attained the requisite skills and knowledge (see Settiou 2 for training competencles) to respond to any risk identified during deployment.
Where the risk assessment indicates risks for which either the dog or the handler is not qualified, the deployment should be terminated, and the relevant authority contacted to complete the deployment.
NOTE A relevant authority may be the state or federal police force.
B.3 Deployment records and reports
B.3.1 Records
Deployment records should be kept by the handler and Include the following:
(a) Time, date, location.
(b) Description of operations.
(c) Outcome.
d) Follow up actions.
(e) Any identified issues.
B.3.2 Reports
When a team (dog and handler) are deployed, the handler should record all details of the deployment in a duty diary.
Any Issues Identified during the deployment should be reported in an incident report.
B.4 Equipment
8.4.1 General
Handlers should be issued with equipment for operational deployment as listed in AS 5350.1.
Equipment issued should be serviceable and In working order. Equipment should only be used for its intended purpose. All equipment issued should be recorded and retained with the handler’s personnel records.
B.4.2 Canine first aid kit
A canine first aid kit should be issued to, and carried by. each handler during deployment.
8.4.3 Safety equipment and personal protective equipment
Permission to reproduce extracts with modifications from KS 8517-2:2016, is granted by 1151 Standards Limited.
Safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) should be provided as identified in a risk assessment (see Ckuse 8.2) and used to protect both the handler and the security dog.
As a minimum, the following equipment should be provided:
(a) PPE for the handler which is appropriate to the deployment.
(b) A canine first aid kit (as advised In Clause 11.4.2).
(c) A general first aid kit.
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B.4.3.1 Equipment maintenance and replacement
Permission to reproduce extracts from BS 8517.1:2016 or BS 8517.2:2016: is granted by IISI Standards Limited.
The handler should check all equipment, including the first aid kits, for serviceability at the start of each deployment. Equipment, including the first aid kits, should be inspected once a month and records maintained. Any items that are missing or depleted should be replaced and recorded.
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B.4.3.2 Uniforms and identification
Permission to reproduce extracts from BS 8517-1:(2016) or BS 8517-2:2016 is granted by BSI Standards Limited.
Any uniform worn should be practical ror the purposes of carrying out the duties of a security dog handler It should be appropriate for the working environment or weather conditions.
Handlers should wear a high visibility vest clearly displaying their role as a security dog handler. Handlers should carry security licence documentation whenever they are deployed.
NOTE Legislation which affects the display and documentation of security licences may vary in each state or territory.
Handlers should carry proof of requisite skills for both themselves and the dog with whom they are deployed.
C.1 General
The integrity and security of training aides should be maintained at all times; before, during and at theconclusion of training.A register of training aides should document the following:
(a)Target odour name.
(b) Target odour quantity and/or weight.
(c) Storage location.
(d) Manufacture date, where relevant, or acquisition date.
(e) Details of disposal.
Safe Work Method Statement (sWMS) documentation should be available to all parties upon request.Training aide management should be factored into any risk assessment processes (see Clause B.2)and documented.
where multiple training aides are stored, they should be stored individually in airtight containerswithin large, ventilated storage spaces and secured by a locking mechanism.
Cross-contamination should be avoided during storage, transport and hide placement. Powder-freegloves, tweezers or forceps should be used for hide placement. Gloves should be disposed of after eachuse. Where implements are reusable and have come into contact with the training aides,wash themwith warm water and soap. Unused gloves should be used for collection of aides.