The Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practices aims to provide participants with the essential knowledge and skills to understand safe manual handling practices in the workplace. The primary objectives include:
Manual Handling Basics: Develop a basic understanding of manual handling principles and practices.
Risk Assessment: Acquire skills for assessing and mitigating risks associated with manual handling tasks.
Safe Lifting Techniques: Learn and practice safe lifting techniques to prevent injuries during manual handling.
Practical Application: Understand and apply manual handling principles in various workplace scenarios.
Upon completion of this course, participants will cover key topics, including:
Manual Handling Basics: Basic understanding of manual handling principles, including the importance of ergonomics and body mechanics.
Risk Assessment: Skills for assessing and mitigating risks associated with manual handling tasks, ensuring a safer work environment.
Safe Lifting Techniques: Learning and practicing safe lifting techniques to prevent injuries during manual handling activities.
Practical Application: Understanding and applying manual handling principles in various workplace scenarios, including lifting and moving objects safely.
- Benefits of Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Training
Manual Handling Understanding: Develop a basic understanding of manual handling principles and practices.
Effective Risk Assessment: Acquire skills for assessing and mitigating risks associated with manual handling tasks.
Safe Lifting Techniques Mastery: Learn and practice safe lifting techniques to prevent injuries during manual handling.
Practical Application Proficiency: Understand and apply manual handling principles in various workplace scenarios.
Participants will undergo practical assessments, including demonstrating safe lifting techniques, conducting a risk assessment for manual handling tasks, and practical application evaluations, to assess their understanding and proficiency in manual handling principles and practices.
The maximum allowed candidates per batch for the Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practices is typically 10–12 participants.