E301 Tma 02 kitchen Floor
HEALTH AND SAFETY
DOCUMENTS
(GENERNAL WORK ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT)
GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ASSESSMENT
MANNED GUARDING FOR EVOLUTION SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED
Med/Risk: Severity: 6 Likelihood: 2
TASK: (Apprehending a person suspected of an offence) Security officers have the right to make a citizen`s arrest, but only if an arrest able offence is actually committed.
Definition of Arrest: The apprehensive or detaining of a person in order to be forthcoming to answer an alleged or suspected crime.
Hazards: Physical and verbal violence, spitting and manual handling.
Risks: Actual or grievous bodily harm.
Control Measures:
Assess the task to be undertaken.
Only trained and competent security staff to undertake task.
Treat the apprehended person fairly and with respect.
If you are not going to apprehend anyone but require them to leave the premises, you must make your instructions clear to them.
If you are going to detain someone for an illegal offence, it is advisable to seek assistance and apprehend them in accordance with the International Professional Security Association Code of Practice.
Do not involve a customer when apprehending a suspect.
Explain clearly to the person being apprehended the reason for your actions. When assessed as necessary, only use limited force to apprehend a suspect and never inflict physical or actual bodily harm on anyone.
Escort the apprehended person to the Security Room and call the Police.
Do not embark on a discussion other than to inform the suspect as the alleged offence.
Any searches which may need to be undertaken shall if practicable be under camera and witnessed.
If the person being searched is a female and the search is bodily, than a female member of the Security Staff shall carry out the search.
If no female member of Security Staff is available and a bodily search is required, leave it to the
DOCUMENTS
(GENERNAL WORK ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT)
GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ASSESSMENT
MANNED GUARDING FOR EVOLUTION SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED
Med/Risk: Severity: 6 Likelihood: 2
TASK: (Apprehending a person suspected of an offence) Security officers have the right to make a citizen`s arrest, but only if an arrest able offence is actually committed.
Definition of Arrest: The apprehensive or detaining of a person in order to be forthcoming to answer an alleged or suspected crime.
Hazards: Physical and verbal violence, spitting and manual handling.
Risks: Actual or grievous bodily harm.
Control Measures:
Assess the task to be undertaken.
Only trained and competent security staff to undertake task.
Treat the apprehended person fairly and with respect.
If you are not going to apprehend anyone but require them to leave the premises, you must make your instructions clear to them.
If you are going to detain someone for an illegal offence, it is advisable to seek assistance and apprehend them in accordance with the International Professional Security Association Code of Practice.
Do not involve a customer when apprehending a suspect.
Explain clearly to the person being apprehended the reason for your actions. When assessed as necessary, only use limited force to apprehend a suspect and never inflict physical or actual bodily harm on anyone.
Escort the apprehended person to the Security Room and call the Police.
Do not embark on a discussion other than to inform the suspect as the alleged offence.
Any searches which may need to be undertaken shall if practicable be under camera and witnessed.
If the person being searched is a female and the search is bodily, than a female member of the Security Staff shall carry out the search.
If no female member of Security Staff is available and a bodily search is required, leave it to the