1 Day Restraint Equipment Course

A 1 day course in the safe and effective use of restraint equipment, including handcuffs and soft-cuffs. 

The course content covers:

• Understanding the law regarding the use of force under Common Law and Section 3(1)(a) Criminal Law Act 1967
• Powers of arrest
• The Human Rights Act
• Manual Handling Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
• Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act
• The medical implications of using handcuffs and soft restraints
• Avoiding and detection of positional asphyxia
• How to apply handcuffs and soft-cuffs to a passive subject
• How to apply handcuffs and soft-cuffs to an aggressive subject
• How to remove handcuffs and soft-cuffs safely

Delegates taking part this course MUST already be trained in advanced restraint techniques.

All successful delegates will receive a certificate. Refresher training required annually.