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Here you will find all of the latest news articles published in relation to all things to do with physical intervention and physical restraint, self-defence, conflict management, handcuffing and everything and anything else in general.

Understanding Physical Intervention: Techniques and Training

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Physical intervention plays a critical role in various sectors, including healthcare, education, security and other work-related sectors. It involves the use of techniques to manage potentially dangerous situations and ensure the safety of all parties involved. In this article, we will delve into the concept of physical intervention, explore examples of its application, discuss the main types of physical intervention, … Read more

The Digital Arena: Why Consistent Social Media Engagement is Essential for Conflict Management & Physical Intervention and Self-Defence Trainers

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In our contemporary digital age, every profession is finding its space online, carving a niche amidst billions of bytes of data. Trainers specialising in conflict management, physical intervention, self-defence and restraint reduction are no exception. The digital revolution has provided an extraordinary platform, namely social media, that these trainers can harness to enhance their reach, reputation, and results. But the … Read more

Unleash Your Inner Protector: Master the Art of Restraint with the BTEC Level 3 Restraint Instructor Award Course!

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Discover the Secrets to Confidently Manage and Control Challenging Situations. Are You Ready to Transform Lives? Section 1: The Power of Skillful Restraint In a world where uncertainty and challenges can arise unexpectedly, the need for skilled individuals who can manage and de-escalate tense situations has never been greater. Welcome to the BTEC Level 3 Restraint Instructor Award Course – … Read more

The Importance of a Medical Risk Assessment in Physical Skills Training

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Physical skills training encompasses a wide and varied range of activities, from fitness and sports to vocational and recreational pursuits and while these activities offer numerous benefits, they also carry inherent risks to the participants health, safety and wellbeing. This is why conducting a comprehensive medical risk assessment before an individual engages in physical skills training is of paramount importance. … Read more

Defining Reasonable Force – Balancing Control and Injury Prevention

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The concept of reasonable force is a fundamental principle in legal frameworks worldwide, governing the permissible level of force individuals can use in various situations. However, the term “reasonable” is inherently subjective, making it difficult to create a universally applicable definition. This article looks into the complexities of defining reasonable force and highlights the need to get balance right between … Read more

Flight Attendant Chased Home by Irate Passenger that yelled ‘f*** your Airline’

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An Airline flight attendant posted a tearful video on TikTok describing how an unruly passenger chased her out of the airport parking lot and followed her home.  The safety and well-being of employees is of paramount importance and a duty that all employers must address. Workplace violence tends to be far more prevalent in occupations that involve prolonged interaction with … Read more

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

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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

The Use of Neck Restraints in Restraint Techniques: An Argument for and Against

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Introduction: The recent instruction by the Public Safety Minister to ban the use of neck restraints by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has sparked a debate on the effectiveness and safety of such techniques. The RCMP’s Management Advisory Board has stated that neck restraints can be justified as a less lethal alternative to lethal force in some cases. Read … Read more

Has Aggression towards Reception and Healthcare Staff become Routine?

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Research studies across 5 countries including the UK, show that Aggression towards GP receptionists is a ‘frequent and routine’ occurrence. Fact sheets covering the period 2010 to 2018 recorded an increase in reported incidents of aggression from 6 per 10,000 staff to 10+ per 10,000 staff. How much more would these figures have increased by if staff felt more empowered … Read more

Are You Sleepwalking Your Way into a Complete Disaster?

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There are many training providers who will not deliver training which they insist falls outside of their approved training course.  So rather than receiving training which meets your needs, you are being presented with a fixed system of training which you are expected to make your needs and concerns fit their training programme.

How many training providers are there claiming to be Home Office or Regulatory Body Approved or even insisting that it is mandatory that you must receive training using their systems, processes and techniques. 

Therefore, according to those training providers, any training you receive not delivered through them will not be recognised; implying the training you received is not be approved.

There are too many to count, training programmes out there and so how do you know which Training Provider one is the right one for you?

Is the Training You Are Booking Actually Fit for Purpose?

A training needs analysis is a process whereby the gap between the actual and desired knowledge, skills and comprehension required in a job are identified.

Research has shown that if we teach someone a complicated system of restraint; a system constructed from a wide range of skills involving lots of complicated techniques, then they are building failure into your system of learning.

So…Is the Training You’re Receiving Legally Accurate?

If the advice you receive is legally wrong and especially if that wrong advice leads to harm being caused, may me be open to a legal challenge if it proven that the harm could have been prevented if legally accurate advice had been given in the first instance.

How can You Resolve This?

By finding a training provider who can adapt their training programme to meet your needs.

Below is a previous blog post on this same issue

Will Certain Certification or Accreditation Protect Me? 

Will having certain ‘certification’ or ‘accreditation’ protect an organisation if they commission training and something goes wrong because the training doesn’t meet the specific needs and risks of the organisation? 

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