OSH Security Practice Test

What is considered physical control?

1. Any physical gesture used to control a subject that does not involve using a weapon

2. Any physical gesture used to control a subject that involves using an intermediate weapon

3. Procedure used when arresting someone

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: Any physical gesture used to control a subject that does not involve using a weapon

The concept of physical control refers to methods that do not rely on weapons but instead use physical techniques or gestures to manage or restrain an individual. This could include holds, grabs, or positioning techniques that aim to safely control a subject’s movements and behaviors without inflicting harm. Choosing the first option aligns precisely with this definition, as it emphasizes the use of unarmed physical gestures in the act of controlling someone. This method is often preferred in various security and law enforcement settings because it seeks to minimize injury and escalation while still allowing for the control of potentially dangerous situations. The second option suggests the use of an intermediate weapon, which introduces a greater risk of harm and is not classified strictly as physical control without the use of weapons. The reference to procedures for arresting someone in the third option implies a broader context that may include unarmed control, but it does not define what physical control is by itself. Thus, it lacks the specificity that the first option provides. The last choice, being none of the above, ignores the valid representation of physical control given in the first option.