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Safe Holding System®
A Compassionate, Effective Solution for Managing Challenging Behaviors
Introducing the Safe Holding System®: Soft Restraint Belt with Soft-Cuffs for Safer, More Humane Control
The Safe Holding System® (SHS) is a revolutionary soft restraint solution designed to provide superior control when it’s necessary to safely hold, turn, or transport individuals, while also reducing the risk of self-injurious behavior. The system consists of a Soft Restraint Belt and Soft-Cuffs that are securely fixed in place, allowing staff to manage individuals with a higher degree of comfort and dignity.
Why Choose the Safe Holding System®?
The Safe Holding System® was developed to enhance safety and provide a more humane approach to restraint. It empowers staff with the control they need, while enabling individuals to maintain a level of freedom that fosters participation in meaningful activities as part of their rehabilitation or recovery process. The SHS is an ideal solution for environments that require both safety and compassion when handling individuals with complex needs, including healthcare, correctional, and behavioral health settings.
Key Benefits of the Safe Holding System®:
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Improves Control and Safety: The SHS ensures staff have superior control when managing individuals, whether they need to be held, turned, or safely transported. It reduces the need for manual holds and offers a more dignified alternative to traditional restraint methods.
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Prevents Self-Injurious Behavior: By offering a safe, controlled environment, the SHS helps prevent individuals from engaging in self-harm while still allowing them to participate in recovery-focused activities.
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Supports Gradual Transition from Restrictive Practices: The SHS serves as a valuable stepping stone to move individuals away from long-term segregation, seclusion, or more restrictive mechanical restraints. It allows for a more gradual, compassionate approach to reintegration and rehabilitation.
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Enhances Rehabilitation and Recovery: With a greater degree of mobility and freedom, individuals using the SHS are able to engage in rehabilitation activities that are essential to their recovery and well-being.
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Humane and Comfortable: The system is designed with comfort in mind, allowing individuals to feel safe and secure without the discomfort or stress often associated with traditional restraints.
Who Benefits from the Safe Holding System®?
The Safe Holding System® is perfect for environments where safety and compassion must go hand-in-hand. It has been successfully implemented in a variety of settings, including:
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Healthcare facilities: Assisting in patient management and safe transport, particularly in mental health or behavioral health units.
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Correctional facilities: Managing individuals in custody with dignity and minimizing the need for physical restraints.
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Behavioral health settings: Offering a less intrusive, more humane solution to manage challenging behaviors while supporting rehabilitation.
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Specialized care: Supporting those with complex needs, including individuals transitioning from more restrictive environments to more independent and socially engaging settings.
Why the Safe Holding System® is the Best Choice for Your Organization:
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Non-Intrusive: Offers a safer, more compassionate alternative to mechanical restraints and manual holds.
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Promotes Rehabilitation: Helps individuals engage in activities that support their recovery while ensuring their safety.
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Supports a Gradual Transition: Allows for the reduction of more restrictive practices and enhances reintegration into less restrictive settings.
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Compliant and Effective: Designed to meet healthcare and safety standards, ensuring the safety of both staff and individuals.
For more information on how the Safe Holding System® can improve safety, reduce risks, and enhance the well-being of individuals in your care, contact us today.
Invest in Compassionate, Effective Restraint Solutions with the Safe Holding System® — A Safer Way to Manage Challenging Behaviors.

Safety Cuff®
Revolutionizing Safe Restraint in Healthcare and Education
A Safer, More Humane Alternative to Traditional Restraints
Safer Handling proudly presents the Safety Cuff®, a revolutionary addition to our range of Soft Restraint equipment. Designed as a bespoke variation of our highly regarded Soft Restraint Cuff (SRC), commonly known as Softcuffs, the Safety Cuff® is transforming how we approach the restraint of vulnerable individuals in healthcare, psychiatric care, and educational settings.
Why Choose the Safety Cuff®?
Revolutionary Design
The Safety Cuff® has been described by the National Training Team in the UK as “Revolutionary, not evolutionary.” Developed through rigorous legal, medical, and tactical testing, it provides a safer, more versatile, and less invasive alternative to traditional metal restraints. Ideal for clinical holding and transportation, the Safety Cuff® ensures the safety of both staff and patients while minimizing the risk of injury or distress.
A Compassionate and Effective Solution
In situations requiring restraint, especially in psychiatric, behavioral health, or school settings, the Safety Cuff® offers a humane solution that reduces the reliance on prolonged physical restraint. It has been shown to:
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Enhance Safety: Protects both individuals and staff during clinical holding or transport situations.
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Reduce Restraint Duration: Helps shorten the time needed for physical restraint, ensuring faster de-escalation.
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Prevent Injury: Soft and comfortable, it eliminates the risks associated with metal restraints, such as fractures, soft tissue damage, or nerve compression.
Designed for Vulnerable Populations
The Safety Cuff® is specifically designed for use with vulnerable individuals who may need physical restraint or transportation. Whether you're managing challenging behavior in psychiatric care, providing safe transport for individuals in school settings, or responding to incidents in corrections or healthcare environments, the Safety Cuff® ensures dignity and safety for all parties involved.
Proven Effectiveness Across Multiple Sectors
The Safety Cuff® is ideal for a wide range of settings, including:
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Psychiatric Care: Reduces the need for aggressive restraints in mental health settings.
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Secure Transport: Ensures safe and humane restraint for patients during transport.
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Healthcare Facilities: Ideal for patients with medical conditions that make traditional restraints impractical.
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Educational Institutions: Helps manage students with behavioral health needs while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Key Benefits:
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Reduced Risk of Injury: Unlike traditional metal or plastic restraints, the Safety Cuff® is soft, flexible, and designed to prevent injuries to skin and tissue.
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Ease of Use: Simple to apply and remove, allowing staff to quickly respond to challenging situations.
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Legal and Medical Approval: Rigorously tested and reviewed by legal and medical professionals, ensuring compliance and safety.
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Versatile and Adaptable: Can be used in conjunction with other restraint equipment, making it a versatile tool in your risk management strategy.
Take the Next Step Toward Safer Restraint Practices
The Safety Cuff® is a game-changer for organizations seeking to improve safety while maintaining a compassionate approach to restraint. Whether you're in healthcare, education, or corrections, this product provides an innovative solution that ensures safety, dignity, and comfort for both individuals and staff.
Ready to make the shift to safer, more humane restraint practices?
Contact us today to learn more about the Safety Cuff® and how it can improve safety and reduce risks in your facility.
Invest in the Safety Cuff® – The Compassionate Alternative to Traditional Restraints.

SEELS: Safer Emergency Enveloping Lifting Sling
Your Essential Tool for Safe and Efficient Emergency Lifting
Reliable, Safe, and Easy-to-Use Emergency Lifting Solution
The SEELS (Safer Emergency Enveloping Lifting Sling) is a CE-marked medical device designed to provide safe, efficient, and effective lifting and transport for individuals in emergency situations. Whether you are managing emergency evacuations, moving patients during crisis situations, or assisting individuals who may be at risk while being handcuffed, the SEELS offers a reliable solution to ensure safety for both staff and the individual in need.
Key Features of the SEELS:
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Medical-Grade Quality: Manufactured by a trusted UK supplier, the SEELS is a CE-marked medical device that meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
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Breathable, Durable Material: Made from breathable fabric with a low-friction exterior, the SEELS allows for smooth, quick application and provides long-lasting durability, even with frequent use.
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Easy Handling: Featuring a multi-tiered ergonomic handle system, the SEELS enables multiple staff members to work together to lift and move individuals, minimizing the risk of injury or strain.
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Traffic Light System: The intuitive traffic light system ensures easy, clear communication during use, making it ideal for crisis situations where time and efficiency are crucial.
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Designed for Large or Combative Individuals: The SEELS is specifically designed to assist with the safe transport and relocation of larger, potentially combative individuals, offering a safer alternative to manual lifting.
Why Choose SEELS for Your Crisis Management Plan?
In crisis management scenarios, every second counts, and safety is paramount. The SEELS ensures that your team can quickly and efficiently lift and relocate individuals—whether for emergency evacuation, transporting a person with Soft Restraint Belts (SRBs), or moving a handcuffed individual—without the risk of injury or undue strain on staff.
Whether you're in healthcare, education, corrections, or any environment where safe manual handling is essential, the SEELS provides a key component to your safety toolkit. It’s not just a product—it’s an essential asset for reducing risk, improving safety, and enhancing the efficiency of your emergency response.
Key Benefits:
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Improved Safety: Minimizes the risk of injury to staff and individuals during emergency lifts or relocations.
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Ease of Use: Designed with simplicity in mind, the SEELS’ traffic light system and ergonomic handles make it easy to deploy and use during critical moments.
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Versatile: Ideal for emergency evacuations, moving patients with restraints, or transporting combative individuals, the SEELS is a multi-functional tool for any crisis management plan.
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Long-lasting and Low Maintenance: Washable, durable, and tough enough to withstand repeated use, the SEELS is built to last and is easy to maintain.
Equip Your Team with the SEELS: The Smart Choice for Safe and Efficient Emergency Lifting
In emergency and crisis situations, you need to act quickly but safely. The SEELS Safer Emergency Enveloping Lifting Sling provides you with the tools necessary to ensure that every lift and transport is done with care, efficiency, and safety. Don't compromise when it comes to the well-being of your staff and individuals in your care.
Order Your SEELS Today and Enhance Your Emergency Response Plan
For more information on how the SEELS can fit into your safety protocols, or to make a purchase, contact us now. Protect your team and those in your care with the SEELS, the smart choice for safer emergency lifting and transport.
Make the SEELS Part of Your Emergency Safety Strategy Today.

Tested for Safety and ReliabilitySoft Restraints® have been rigorously tested in accordance with EN ISO 10535 standards and reviewed by the Home Office’s leading medical experts. This testing ensures that our restraints not only meet high safety standards but also reduce the risk of injury, making them a preferred choice in high-risk environments. They are often the least intrusive option, helping to prevent injuries and subsequent litigation.
Why Soft Restraints® are the Ideal ChoiceHumane & Comfortable:
Soft Restraints® prioritize comfort while maintaining control.
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Ergonomically Designed: Lightweight and simple to use, with maximum strength and effectiveness.
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Risk Reduction: Tested and proven to minimize the risk of injury and reduce litigation.
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Global Trust: Trusted by healthcare providers, law enforcement, correctional officers, and educators worldwide.
For more information about Soft Restraints® and how they can benefit your organization, please contact us today.
Soft Restraints®: A Safe, Humane Alternative for Patient and Prisoner Transport
Soft Restraints® are made from tough, durable cloth and designed to provide healthcare and correctional staff with superior control when safely managing and transporting individuals, including those at risk of self-harm. Our Soft Restraint equipment, which includes cuffs, belts, a safe holding system®, and accessories, is engineered to be a more humane alternative to traditional restraint methods.
Why Choose Soft Restraints®?
Unlike intrusive, rigid restraints, Soft Restraints® offer a softer, more comfortable option for controlling and transporting individuals in various environments. Whether used in healthcare, forensic settings, special education, or correctional facilities, Soft Restraints® provide a lightweight, ergonomically designed system that ensures both comfort for the individual and optimal strength for the staff.
Global Benefits Across Multiple Sectors
Soft Restraints® have been successfully implemented worldwide in a wide range of settings, including:
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Healthcare facilities: Ensuring safe patient transport and management in hospitals, clinics, and mental health settings.
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Forensic and correctional environments: Providing a humane, safe alternative to traditional restraints for individuals in custody.
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Special education and child/adolescent services: Offering gentle restraint methods for children or students in distress.
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Prisons and policing: Facilitating safe containment and transport in correctional facilities and during law enforcement operations.
Optimize Safety, Comfort, and Control with Soft Restraints® — The Industry Standard in Non-Intrusive Restraint Solutions.