Demonstration experiment of Tokyo Olympics and Para security inspection A new temperature measurement method is also available at 18:41 on October 21st.
In preparation for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next year, a demonstration experiment of security inspections when spectators and others entered was conducted in Koto-ku, Tokyo.
The challenge was to achieve both infection control and smooth inspection, and on the 21st, a new temperature measurement method called a "temperature measurement sticker" was also tried.
Approximately 1,000 people, including private security guards who are conducting security inspections during the actual production, participated in this demonstration experiment, which was conducted for the first time after the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
Until now, measures against heat have been a major issue, but this time the emphasis has been on balancing infection control and smooth inspections, and there are various factors such as how long it will take to carry out inspections by securing distances between spectators and conducting temperature measurements. The experiment was conducted on the assumption.
In particular, how to efficiently measure the temperature has become an issue, and on the 21st, in addition to the non-contact thermometer and thermography, a new method called "temperature measurement seal" was also tried.
This is to put a sticker on the wrist etc. and measure the heat by the color change, and since the temperature can be measured while waiting for the inspection, a significant reduction in time can be expected.
The Organizing Committee will decide the specific method and system of security inspection based on the results of this verification.
Tsuyoshi Iwashita, Director General of the Organizing Committee, said, "We were able to actually verify how much the inspection would be burdened by the addition of infection control. We will prepare for the future so that smooth entry and safety can be achieved at the same time. I want to proceed. "
To review inspection methods etc. at Corona
While infection control has become a new issue due to the effects of the new coronavirus, it is possible that the specific method and posture of security inspections will be decided just before the actual production depending on the situation.
This time, the Organizing Committee has been preparing for smooth inspections, such as introducing the latest face recognition system for the first time in the history of the Games, in order to strengthen security and shorten inspection time. However, due to the new need for infection control, we are under pressure to review inspection methods and schedules.
The Organizing Committee is at the stage of conducting demonstration experiments one by one, assuming 44 patterns in total depending on the difference in temperature measurement method and the presence or absence of volunteers.
In addition, as a measure against the heat this time, it was conditionally allowed to bring in PET bottles, which was prohibited in past competitions from the viewpoint of preventing terrorism.
In the inspection, we ask the audience to drink the contents to make sure that it is not a harmful liquid, but how to ensure a smooth inspection in an unprecedented situation is also an issue.
Under these circumstances, the specific method and posture of security inspection may be decided just before the actual performance depending on the situation, so the Organizing Committee wants to make a decision in consultation with the national government while assessing the infection situation. It is said.