What does 'do not touch, do not move' mean in MPPEH handling?

What does 'do not touch, do not move' mean in MPPEH handling?

• A. You can touch it with gloves but not remove it.
• B. It means you must not manipulate the item under any circumstances; only trained EOD personnel should handle it.
• C. You should inform your supervisor but not call EOD.
• D. You can move it slightly to inspect.

Answer: (B)

Do not touch, do not move means treat any MPPEH item as potentially armed and hazardous. The safest course is to keep your hands off and avoid disturbing the object in any way. In practice, secure the area, inform your supervisor, and call EOD right away. Only trained explosive ordnance disposal personnel should handle such items, using their specialized tools and procedures to assess and render the device safe. This is the best approach because even tiny contact, vibrations, or moving the item can trigger detonation or cause fragmentation. Gloves or basic PPE don’t eliminate the risk, and attempting to inspect or move it yourself dramatically increases the chance of an unsafe outcome. The goal is to prevent any manipulation and get professional assessment and intervention.

Do not touch, do not move means treat any MPPEH item as potentially armed and hazardous. The safest course is to keep your hands off and avoid disturbing the object in any way. In practice, secure the area, inform your supervisor, and call EOD right away. Only trained explosive ordnance disposal personnel should handle such items, using their specialized tools and procedures to assess and render the device safe.

This is the best approach because even tiny contact, vibrations, or moving the item can trigger detonation or cause fragmentation. Gloves or basic PPE don’t eliminate the risk, and attempting to inspect or move it yourself dramatically increases the chance of an unsafe outcome. The goal is to prevent any manipulation and get professional assessment and intervention.