Physical Intervention and Restraint Toolbox Talk

This physical intervention restraint toolbox talk template from Health & Safety Zone provides security managers, supervisors and frontline staff with a comprehensive, fully editable safety briefing for handling violent or aggressive incidents. The template covers the main hazards of positional asphyxia, spinal and neck injuries, musculoskeletal strain, chemical exposure from bodily fluids and psychological trauma. It outlines practical DO and DON’T actions, PPE requirements that meet BS EN standards, legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Private Security Industry Act 2001, COSHH Regulations 2002, Workplace Regulations 1992 and PUWER. This guidance is suitable for private security firms, event security teams, venue staff, public safety officers and any organisation that may need to use physical intervention. The content can be customised with site‑specific risks and company branding, making it ideal for induction training, regular briefings and compliance audits. Fully editable – simply replace placeholders with your company name and adjust procedures as needed. Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Private Security Industry Act 2001, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, COSHH Regulations 2002 and PUWER. It also helps meet insurance requirements and demonstrates best practice to regulators. It also aligns with industry best practice guidelines such as the SIA Code of Practice for Physical Intervention. The template also includes a quick‑reference checklist and a QR‑code link to downloadable resources for easy on‑site use. It provides additional guidance on de‑escalation techniques and post‑incident reporting to support compliance audits. For further guidance see Reducing risk in physical intervention.