IMAS in English
The latest versions of the IMAS in PDF form in English are listed below.
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Guide for the Application of IMAS
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.10 | Guide for the application of IMAS | PDF, 171KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 8 |
| 01.10* | Guide for the application of IMAS (RB Draft) | PDF, 167KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 9 DRAFT |
Establishment of Mine Action Programmes
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02.10 | Guide for the establishment of a mine action programme | PDF, 182KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 3 |
Equipment Testing & Evaluation
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03.10 | Guide to the procurement of mine action equipment | PDF, 125KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 6 |
| 03.20 | The procurement process | PDF, 234KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 6 |
| 03.30 | Guide to the research of mine action technology | PDF, 91KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 5 |
| 03.40 | Test and evaluation of mine action equipment | PDF, 153KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 6 |
Glossary of Terms and Definitions
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04.10 | Glossary of mine action terms, definitions and abbreviations | PDF, 651 KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 7 |
Information Management
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05.10 | Information management for mine action | PDF, 118KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 1 |
Management of Training
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06.10 | Management of training | PDF, 166KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 3 |
Management, Accreditation and Monitoring
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07.10 | Guide for the management of demining operations | PDF, 241KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 6 |
| 07.10* | Guide for the management of Land Release and Residual Contamination Operations (RB Draft) | PDF, 554KB | Ed 1, Amendment 7 DRAFT |
| 07.11 | Land Release | PDF, 568KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 3 |
| 07.12* | Quality Management in Mine Action (RB Draft) | PDF, 764KB | Ed. 1, DRAFT |
| 07.13* | Environmental Management in Mine Action (RB Draft) | PDF, 464KB | Ed. 1, DRAFT |
| 07.20 | Guide for the development and management of mine action contracts | PDF, 185KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 3 |
| 07.30 | Accreditation of demining organisations and operations | PDF, 608KB | Ed. 3 |
| 07.40 | Monitoring of mine action organisations | PDF, 957KB | Ed. 2 |
| 07.42 | Monitoring of stockpile destruction programmes | PDF, 98KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 6 |
Survey
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.10 | Non-Technical Survey | PDF, 128KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 2 |
| 08.20 | Technical Survey | PDF, 111KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 2 |
| 08.30 | Post-clearance documentation | PDF, 96KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 5 |
| 08.40 | Marking mine and ERW hazards | PDF, 199KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 4 |
Mine and ERW Clearance
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09.10 | Clearance requirements | PDF, 86KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 5 |
| 09.11 | Battle Area Clearance (BAC) | PDF, 113KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 3 |
| 09.12 | EOD clearance of ammunition storage area explosions | PDF, 602KB | Ed. 1 |
| 09.30 | Explosive Ordnance Disposal - EOD | PDF, 340KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 5 |
| 09.40 | Guide for the use of mine detection dogs | PDF, 89KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 3 |
| 09.41 | Operational procedures for Mine Detection Dogs | PDF, 121KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 3 |
| 09.42 | Operational testing of mine detection dogs and handlers | PDF, 153KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 3 |
| 09.43 | Remote Explosive Scent Tracing - REST | PDF, 121KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 3 |
| 09.44 | Guide to occupational health and general dog care | PDF, 315KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 3 |
| 09.50 | Mechanical demining | PDF, 142KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 4 |
| 09.60 | Underwater Survey and Clearance of Explosive Ordnance | PDF, 734KB | Ed. 1 |
Mine Action Safety and Occupational Health - S&OH
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.10 | General requirements | PDF, 89KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 5 |
| 10.20 | Demining worksite safety | PDF, 164KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 7 |
| 10.30 | Personal Protective Equipment - PPE | PDF, 89KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 4 |
| 10.40 | Medical support to demining operations | PDF, 96KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 5 |
| 10.50 | Storage, transportation and handling of explosives | PDF, 570KB | Ed. 3 |
| 10.60 | Reporting & investigation of demining incidents | PDF, 512KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 6 |
| 10.70 | Protection of the environment | PDF, 139KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 3 |
Mine/ERW Stockpile Destruction
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.10 | Guide for the destruction of stockpiled anti-personnel mines | PDF, 102KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 6 |
| 11.20 | Principles and procedures for open burning and open detonation operations | PDF, 151KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 6 |
| 11.30 | National planning guidelines for stockpile destruction | PDF, 318KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 6 |
Mine and ERW Risk Education
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.10 | Mine/ERW Risk Education | PDF, 171KB | Ed. 2, Amendment 2 |
Support to Victims
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 13 | No IMAS has been published on Support to Victims yet, but the United Nations Policy on Victim Assistance in Mine Action can be used as a reference. |
Evaluation of Mine Action Programmes
| IMAS number | Title | Format, Size | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10 | Guide for the evaluation of mine action interventions | PDF, 169KB | Ed. 1, Amendment 3 |
* notes
Standards marked with a * have been reviewed and accepted by the IMAS Review Board and are pending final endorsement by the IMAS Steering Group and adoption by the UN IACG for mine action at Principal's level.