The new physical intervention guidance affects you – insurers, operators of pubs and other venues, and security providers.
So say trainers Maybo and Weightmans Solicitors who invite you to attend a seminar explaining and discussing the new guidance. The morning event is at the Counting House, 50 Cornhill, London EC3B 3PD onThursday, June 14.
BIIAB, the awarding body for the licensed retail sector and Skills for Security, the skills and standards setting body for security, launched a good practice guide on physical interventions, featured in the May print issue of Professional Security Magazine.
The guidance was developed by a project group chaired by Maybo Director Bill Fox and is endorsed by the SIA and ACPO.
Organisers report that this seminar is designed to give managers the opportunity to: understand the implications of the new sector guidance; rview the practical implications for their businesses; benchmark to the guidance and identify any changes needed; explore violence risk reduction strategies; examine policy and contract issues; explore which training solutions are appropriate; and go away with an action list.
Quotes
"This publication is a response to the absence of guidance on physical intervention which has been a significant concern for all stakeholders. Door supervisors and frontline staff need the knowledge and skills to do their jobs safely and effectively."
Cathie Smith, Director of BIIAB
"Door supervisors are faced daily with increasingly volatile scenarios and we feel it is our duty to ensure that they are provided with the guidance they need to physically intervene in an appropriate and safe manner. We are, therefore, delighted to be a partner in this excellent initiative."
Stefan Hay, Director of Business Development and Communication at Skills for Security
"I would encourage all employers, whether they are security providers or operators, to consider this guidance and its relevance to their operation. It is an important step in protecting employees, customers and businesses in this significant area of risk."
DAC Chris Allison, Head of Licensing Portfolio for ACPO
Speakers include Cathie Smith, British Institute of Innkeeping;Mark Seymour, The Restaurant Group PLC; Bill Fox; and Noel Walsh, Weightmans.
As for implementing the guidance in your business, topics include:
Risk assessment and violence reduction
Policy and contracts
Training requirements and approaches
Monitoring and standards
Audit trail.
A buffet lunch follows. Price is£15 including VAT and includes tea, coffee, buffet lunch and a copy of the guidance, provided by the British Institute of Innkeeping. Places are limited, so please register your interest as soon as possible by emailing [email protected]. She will confirm availability and send an invoice. Please make cheques payable to Maybo Ltd. Post to:Maybo Conflict Management Centre, Russet Farm, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5NG.
