Safe Moving and Handling – Level 2 Award

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Qualsafe

Certification

Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF

Duration

Half Day

Principles of Manual Handling – Level 2 Award — Half Day

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The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification based on the fundamental principles of manual handling.

This theory-based certification is for all employees, offering them an understanding of secure manual handling practices and the hazards associated with unsafe manual handling.

Completed in just half a day, this course is a great solution for reducing the risk of workplace manual handling injuries, while ensuring minimal disruption to your organisation’s daily operations.

Improper manual handling is a leading cause of workplace injuries so enrol on this course today!

What’s covered?

Common manual handling injuries
Manual handling laws
Responsibilities of employers and employees
Risk assessments
Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s:
- Musculoskeletal system
- Centre of gravity
- Lever 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:
- Types of manual handling aids and equipment
- Maintenance and requirements for testing

Hello there, I’m Kev Fry and It’s my job to make sure our customers get the most value out of every training course, module and bolt-on course from Hendeca.

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Kev Fry, Learning & Development Manager