Level 2 Principles Of Manual Handling (RQF)

This 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.

Over a half day period, successful Learners will develop a greater awareness of manual handling, including: common manual handling injuries, the safe movement principles, theory of safe manual handling principles and manual handling equipment.

Modules:

• Recognise the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handling
• Distinguish employer’s and employee’s duties relating to manual handling at work
• Identify the consequences for noncompliance with health and safety requirements at work
• Recognise the definitions of ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work
• Identify the process for carrying out a manual handling risk assessment
• Recognise the principle of the risk control hierarchy when applied to manual handling
• Identify safe movement principles associated with manual handling
• Recognise the types of equipment designed to be used for manual handling tasks
• Identify the requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment