The record of accidents in Humanitarian Demining (HD)

Most databases contain summaries of data that have either been simplified or manipulated. As a result, people who do not like the lessons that are derived from the data can reject them saying that the summary is inaccurate.

The database also contains records that have been simplified and summarised to allow the efficient identification of events with common features. However, within the database the original incident/accident reports, photographs, statements and related documents are included with each record. This website gives you access to the complete accident/incident records in separate "Accident reports". The only data excluded are the names of Victims, Demining agencies and the investigators involved.

You cannot search the database because the database software is not yet on-line. The database software will be re-coded to allow on-line searches if there is enough support for it.

Click here to open a sample Accident report.

LAST UPDATED: June 2008

This site is an independent asset. The Database of Demining Accidents (DDAS) is supported by UNMAS (by the provision of data) but not controlled by any specific actor in the HMA scene. To read more about the DDAS, click here.

In the latest update, many new records have been added, and more than 40 old records have been updated with new information.

This website provides a way for people to read accident reports and to download a range of documents related to accidents in humanitarian demining. It gives access to all the records that were held in the Database of Demining Accidents (DDAS) at the end of March 2008.

Thanks to those who have written supporting this effort and, especially to those who have made incident/accident reports available. The source of incident records is not recorded or revealed unless expressly permitted.

Mines and ERW featured in accidents

Protective equipment may reduce injury but
avoiding accidents is the only way
to prevent injury.

For general information about Humanitarian Demining, click HERE.

USING ACCIDENT RECORDS FOR TRAINING

Providing examples of how not to do things can be a useful training aid, especially when the consequences are severe, and the example is real.

Click on the link below to see some...

...the records used as examples may also be of most use to researchers.

ACCIDENT RECORDS
All accident records
Records sorted by activity
Records sorted by country
Record "notes"
Accidents or incidents?
Submitting accident reports

QUESTIONS?
Recent questions and answers

PAPERS
Papers on the database and related issues

COMMENT
(to be completed)
Accident reporting and IMAS
Repeated errors in accidents