Basic Sampling and Identification of Biological, Chemical and Radiological Agents (SIBCRA)

Theory SIBCA (Sampling and Identification of Biological and Chemical Agents)

• Properties of biological and chemical agents
• Signs and symptoms of exposure to biological and chemical agents
• Principles of respiratory protection against biological and chemical agents
• Principles of reconnaissance, detection and decontamination
• Decision processes for the team leader and the roles within the team
• The SIBCA sampling kit
• Sampling techniques and cross-contamination
• Limitations of personnel working in personal protective equipment (heat and cold stress)
• Packaging techniques/transport of samples/chain of custody
• Methods of analysis and interpretation of results
• Practical scenario based exercises

Theory SIRA (Sampling and Identification of Radiological Agents)

• Properties of radiological agents and protection against their effects
• Signs and symptoms of exposure to radiological agents
• Principles of detection and decontamination
• Principles of respiratory protection against radiological agents
• Decision processes for the team leader and the roles within the team
• The SIRA sampling kit
• Search of radioactive sources, determining, and fencing off a contaminated area
• Sampling techniques to avoid cross-contamination
• Packaging techniques/transport of samples/chain of custody
• Methods of analysis and interpretation of results
• Practical scenario-based exercises

People who within the course of their regular daily duties may be required to initially respond to incidents and emergency events involving hazardous material, CBRN and WMD e.g.

• Military, Police, Fire Fighting
• Paramedics and medical staff
• Customs, air, and seaports
• Private security agencies
• Health and Safety Technicians
• Industrial specialists
• Military School students
• University and academic researchers of applied sciences
• Institutes Technical staff