The Main Aims of the Course are:
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Understand the primary reason for handcuffing.
Understand the Health & Safety implications, including:
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Sections 2 and 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974
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Regulation 3 (1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1999 -
Requirements of PUWER stands for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (or Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999).
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Health and Safety Offences Act 2008
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Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
Understand the law, including compliance with:
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Section 3 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967
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Common Law of Scotland, England and Wales
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Section 117 PACE (England & Wales only)
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Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
Understand other areas of guidance if required such as:
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The Mental Health Act Code of Practice
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NICE guidelines.
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Understand the medical implications of handcuffing, including positional asphyxia.
Course assessments
At the end of the course you will be assessed on:
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how to apply handcuffs to a passive subject.
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how to apply handcuffs to an aggressive subject.
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how to remove handcuffs correctly.