Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling
Did you know that incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury in the workplace?
The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to provide learners with an understanding of the basic principles of safe manual handling.
Key course information
Half a day
On-Site training at your workplace serving in Sussex, Surrey & Kent. For further locations, please contact us for a quote.
Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)
Theory based and does not include practical manual handling sessions
Course information:
Common manual handling injuries
Manual handling legislation
Responsibilities of employers and employees
The stages involved in a manual handling risk assessment
Safe movement principles
Manual handling and the musculoskeletal system
Preparing safely for a lift
Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object
Team manual handling
Types of manual handling aids and equipment
Maintenance and testing requirements for manual handling equipment
This Course provides learners with an awareness of safe manual handling practices, the potential risks associated with incorrect handling techniques, and the responsibilities of both employers and employees.
As a half-day course, it provides organisations with a practical way of improving workplace safety and reducing the risk of manual handling injuries while keeping disruption to normal working activities to a minimum.
This course is theory based and does not include practical manual handling sessions.
Learners or organisations requiring practical moving and handling training should consider our Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF).
Organisations should ensure staff remain familiar with changes, legislation, guidance, policies and procedures through appropriate training, Refreshers and ongoing Continuing Professional Development. (CPD).
Book a training course:
Book our 1 day training course at your workplace or venue. Learners will develop an understanding of the key principles of safe manual handling and how these should be applied within the workplace.
Training course fees:
No. of learners
1 - 6 Learners
7 - 9 Learners
10 - 12 Learners
Price
£495
£545
£595
*Minimum charge payable + VAT. All costs include onsite training delivery, travel, course materials, books and accredited certificates
Related Courses:
Employers have a responsibility to ensure that employees who undertake manual handling activities receive appropriate information, instruction and training to help them work safely.
Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)
1 day
At your workplace
Includes both theoretical and practical training, allowing learners to practise a range of moving and handling techniques.
