Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling

Course Information and Prices

Aims

To equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to be able to carry out manual handling operations safely, and without risk of injuring themselves or others.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who has to carry out any manual handling activities at work.

Course Duration

Half day

Learning Objectives

Successful completion of the course will enable candidates to understand:

That manual handling operations can be hazardous to health.

How manual handling operations can cause injury to health.

The scope of legal requirements with regard to manual handling operation in the workplace.

The process of assessing risks from manual handling and the factors that needs to be considered in a manual handling risk assessment.

The value of risk assessment and how it applies to safe manual handling practice.

Programme

1. Introduction to manual handling

2. Manual handling hazards

3. Legislation and guidance

4. Risk Assessment

5. Controls and reducing the risk of harm

Certification

Candidates who attend the course and successfully complete the written assessments will receive a certificate.

Location

Delivered on client premises. The course can also be delivered on our premises, at additional cost.

Price

£395 per course exc. VAT, plus an extra charge of £12.95 exc. VAT per delegate (maximum 15).

Price includes tuition, course materials, exam fees, certificates, travel and accommodation. Additional expenses for travel and accommodation may be charged for locations outside England and Wales.