This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to restrain persons using handcuffs.

It includes:

identifying and assessing the need to use handcuffs, confirming personal safety needs including personal protective equipment (PPE) and monitoring and observing the subject to approach allowing a safe defensive distance

applying handcuffs using appropriate pressure, checking that they are locked and can be unlocked, and minimising physical contact and humiliation or indignity that may be suffered by the subject

using communication to give directions and warnings, and removing handcuffs in a manner that maintains control of the subject.

It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.

This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Review workplace procedures and policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when using handcuffs for security work.
Check handcuffs to ensure correct operation and report malfunctions.
Select and use PPE to meet WHS requirements.
Assess need to use handcuffs against known information and potential and existing risks and threats.
Monitor and observe movement and actions of subject and use approach that allows a safe defensive distance.
Adjust response to minimise force and prevent continued aggressive behaviour.
Use interpersonal techniques to exchange information with the subject, negotiate to defuse conflict and aggression, and warn of intention to use handcuffs.
Identify situations requiring assistance and use communication equipment to seek support from relevant persons.
Apply handcuffs using appropriate pressure, and minimising physical contact, and humiliation or indignity suffered by the subject.
Check that handcuffs are secure after application, and can be removed in the event of an emergency.
Direct subject to a seated or standing position that maximises control and opportunities for detention, and ensures their wellbeing.
Monitor subject to ensure their safety and wellbeing, and ascertain their intention to comply with instructions.
Give clear and succinct spoken warnings and directions to indicate intention to remove handcuffs, and maintain control of detained subject.
Review and evaluate effectiveness of response using handcuffs against incident circumstances and observations, in consultation with relevant persons.
Identify improvements to future security response procedures where subjects are restrained using handcuffs.
Inspect condition of handcuffs and report identified faults.
Complete and securely maintain workplace documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
Recognise effects of stress and manage own well-being using stress management techniques.

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