Use of Force, Protective Equipment and Instruments of Restraint Policy

The key objectives of the policy are to:

• promote the safe use of communication and other non-physical means as the standard for managing young people’s behaviour
• provide direction on the approved types and methods of use of force to be used as a last resort
• increase understanding of legislative and operational reporting requirements for use of force, protective equipment and instruments of restraint.
• provide direction on the use, method and approval of instruments of restraint
• provide a framework for understanding the use of protective equipment in the context of Work Health & Safety obligations
• detail requirements for initial and ongoing protective tactics training of employees.

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