LEVEL 2 Principles of Manual Handling
This Level 2 qualification develops learners' understanding of safe manual handling and how to reduce the risk of injury in the workplace.
Learners explore the risks associated with incorrect manual handling, legal responsibilities and how risk assessments can improve workplace safety.
The course also covers safer movement principles and equipment used for manual handling tasks.
Your Principles of Manual Handling Training Course
This Level 2 qualification develops learners' understanding of the principles of safe manual handling and how to reduce the risk of injury in the workplace.
Learners explore the risks of incorrect manual handling, legal responsibilities, risk assessment and safer movement principles to help reduce the risk of injury.
What You'll Learn
- Why safe manual handling is important
- Common manual handling injuries
- Employer and employee responsibility
- Identifying manual handling hazards
- Manual handling risk assessments
- Using TILE to assess manual handling tasks
- Principles of safer movement
- Choosing appropriate handling techniques
- Equipment used to support manual handling
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- Employees who carry out manual handling activities at work
- Businesses looking to improve manual handling awareness
- Individuals who need to understand manual handling risks
- Those requiring introduction or refresher training
- Learners aged 14 years and over
Course Information
Course: Level 2 Principles of Manual Handling
Awarding Organisation: Lantra or Qualsafe
Duration: 4 hours total qualification time
Assessment: 15 multiple-choice questions
Minimum 11 to pass; Maximum 25 minutes