Principles of Manual Handling
Course Content
Understand the importance of safe manual handling
Potential injuries, employer’s and employee’s legal duties and consequences of non-complianceKnow how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety Define terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’, process for carrying out risk assessments, risk control hierarchy
Understand the principles associated with manual handling safetyProtecting the body, musculoskeletal system, lever system and centre of gravity
Understand the principles associated with manual handling safety
Describe safe movement principles when preparing for a lift, moving a load on your own and as part of a teamUnderstand the types of equipment and test requirements associated with manual handling safety
Types of manual handling equipment, requirements for testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment
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QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the principles of safer manual handling.
Duration
Half day (3 hours GLH)
Certification
Ofqual Regulated Qualification valid for three years
Cost
At your venue from…
1-16 people - £400+vat
Intended Audience
The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) qualification has been specifically designed for all employees to help raise their awareness of the risks associated with unsafe manual handling practices. It is also ideal for those who might have to carry out manual handling as part of their job such as handling deliveries, parcels and boxes.
“The group thoroughly enjoyed the training, the interaction was excellent and felt they learnt more rather than just listening to someone. We covered CPR, Bleeding, Shock, Choking and Unconscious Casualty. We will definitely be booking again for re-fresher courses. Jake was very good and went at a pace we could all cope with.”