Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling

This qualification complements the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. Aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, it introduces candidates to the risks of manual handling and the controls available.

This course will suit all employees who handle materials, boxes, mail and packages, including both industrial and office workers.

This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks in the workplace.

The holder of the Level 2 Award in principles of Manual Handling will be able to:

• Identify the hazards of manual handling.
• Identify the risks involved and controls available.
• Identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

Course Covers:

• Introduction to manual handling
• Manual handling hazards
• Legislation and guidance
• Risk assessment
• Controls and reducing the risk of harm

Course Duration: 1 or 2 days including exam