What should you do if you discover a suspected bomb or suspicious package?

What should you do if you discover a suspected bomb or suspicious package?

• A. Move it to a safe place
• B. Do not touch, inspect, or tamper with it in any way whatsoever.
• C. Notify a coworker
• D. Attempt to disarm it

Answer: (B)

Never touch, inspect, or tamper with a suspected bomb or package. Handling can trigger an explosion or scatter dangerous debris, and it can also ruin evidence investigators will need. The priority is safety and preserving the scene for trained responders. Back away to a safe distance, keep others away, and report the finding to your supervisor or security immediately. Follow your facility’s emergency procedures, which usually involve initiating lockdown or evacuation as directed and calling the designated bomb squad or EOD team. Do not move, open, or try to disarm the item under any circumstances, and wait for clearance from authorities before re-entering the area.

Never touch, inspect, or tamper with a suspected bomb or package. Handling can trigger an explosion or scatter dangerous debris, and it can also ruin evidence investigators will need. The priority is safety and preserving the scene for trained responders. Back away to a safe distance, keep others away, and report the finding to your supervisor or security immediately. Follow your facility’s emergency procedures, which usually involve initiating lockdown or evacuation as directed and calling the designated bomb squad or EOD team. Do not move, open, or try to disarm the item under any circumstances, and wait for clearance from authorities before re-entering the area.