Level 2 Award in Principals of Manual Handling

Did you know that incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work?

The Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, designed to cover the basic principles of manual handling. This theory-based qualification is ideal for all employees as it provides candidates with an awareness of safe manual handling practices and the risks of unsafe manual handling.

This half day course is an ideal way to reduce the risk of workplace manual handling injuries, whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day-to-day activities

Course content: Common manual handling injuries - Manual handling laws and responsibilities of employers and employees - Stages involved in a manual handling - risk assessment - Safe movement - principles Manual handling and the musculoskeletal system - Theory of safe manual handling principles, including:

• Preparing for a lift

• Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object

• Team manual handling Manual handling equipment:

Course duration: This is a half day course

MCQ: Learner's will sit a multiple choice question