Knowingly Recommending Equipment That Is Not Fit For Purpose
Who would be liable in an organisation is a trusted person was intentionally bringing in equipment that was not fit for purpose, in other words, it has not been industry tested or medically reviewed, and was, therefore, breaching Section 6 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974?
For information on the equipment mentioned in the video please contact Doug Melai by email at [email protected] or via the website at www.safer-handling.co.uk
What would you do as a trainer if a learner turned up on your physical intervention training day and they disclosed information to you about themselves that led you to believe that they weren’t fit enough to do the training or capable enough to do the training but you were being told that you had to train them anyway?
If you are currently a trainer delivering the module 4 pi unit of the door supervisors award course, then why not consider mapping over to us here at NFPS Ltd?
An individuals rights under Common and Criminal Law cannot be compromised by a contract of employment.
Eric Baskind, a highly qualified and competent lawyer of many years standing, has confirmed that any person in the UK can carry and use handcuffs and provided their application was ‘reasonable in the circumstances’ they would be viewed as a ‘use of force’ option, no different than physically restraining someone by manual effort.
We’ve just had some phenomenal and exciting news that I wanted to share with you all as we’ve just had the data through that we have managed to reduce prone/face-down restraint by 79% for one organisation between April to December this last year. And we can help you do the same.
More private companies, including hospitals, are either using or considering using, handcuffs, due to police delays.
Next BTEC Level 3 Handcuff and Softcuff Trainer Award Course is on the 6th and 15th March – https://nfps.info/btec-level-3-handcuff-trainer-award-courses-2019/
Next BTEC Level 3 Soft Restraint Belt and Kit Trainer Award Course is on the 6th and 15th March – https://nfps.info/soft-restraint-kit-trainer-course/
In my last video ‘How Restraint Equipment Can Reduce Risk’ I spoke about using restraint equipment as a least intrusive option, and if you haven’t seen that video you can watch it here – https://nfps.info/how-restraint-equipment-can-reduce-risk-video/
Today I have Pal with me from UK Pods Ltd, and I’ve hijacked him to talk about the Safety Pod to give all of you a better understanding of this exceptional piece of equipment and how it can help you reduce the need for prolonged restraint, especially on the floor in prone and supine as well as helping you reduce risk, costs and your overall liability.