The Challenges in Moving a Restrained Person Up or Down a Flight of Stairs

Moving individuals up or downstairs under restraint poses numerous challenges for caregivers, healthcare staff and other professionals. This task falls under manual handling activities, requiring careful consideration and risk assessments to ensure the safety and well-being of both the person being moved and the staff involved. ‘slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injuries at work’. In … Read more

SIA Changes For Door Supervisors and Security Guards From 1st April 2021

The SIA (Security Industry Authority) has announced changes to Door Supervisors and Security Guard Professionals training and the new specifications can be downloaded from this Dropbox Link – https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9st7u9vygde5khv/AABb17zae_QVw9AuQmdCsOIya?dl=0. For new license applications this comes into effect from April 2021 and for license renewals the additional  ‘top-up training’ will come into effect from October this year (2021). Awarding organisations are … Read more

Can Someone Pass The Physical Intervention Module of The Door Supervisor Course if They Have One Arm or Are in a Wheelchair [Video]

I’ve just been asked this question today:

“Mark, is can someone pass the physical intervention part of the door supervisors course if they have one arm or if they are in a wheelchair?”

This video answers that question.