Principles of Manual Handling & Fire Safety Awareness

Manual Handling

The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, designed to cover the basic principles of manual handling.

This theory-based qualification is ideal for all employees as it provides candidates with an awareness of safe manual handling practices and the risks of unsafe manual handling.

With subjects covered in just half a day, this course is an ideal way to reduce the risk of workplace manual handling injuries, whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day to day activities!

Fire Safety Awareness

The QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who want to increase their awareness of fire safety in the workplace.

Candidates will learn basic fire safety principles in order to ensure they are keeping themselves and others in the workplace safe at all times. They will also learn what to do in the event of an emergency and the simple measures that can be taken to control the risk of fires.

With subjects covered in just half a day, this course is an ideal way to ensure that all employees have a good understanding of fire safety, whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day to day activity.

Who should attend?

Manual Handling

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.

Please note that this qualification does not include practical sessions. Those requiring practical training should undertake the QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF).

Fire Safety Awareness

The objective of the qualification is to benefit Learners through developing their fire safety awareness in the workplace to make sure that they are keeping themselves and others they work with safe at all times.

Qualification

Successful Learners will receive a personalised QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) e-certificate immediately after their results have been submitted and receive a personalised QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) e-certificate immediately after their results have been submitted. Learners can progress to a Level 2 Award in Fire Safety.

Course Agenda

Manual Handling

• 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:

• Theory of safe manual handling principles, including:

• Manual handling equipment:

Fire Safety Awareness

• Musculoskeletal system

• Centre of gravity

• Lever system

• Preparing for a lift

• Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object

• Team manual handling

• Types of manual handling aids and equipment

• Maintenance and requirements for testing

• Causes of fires in the workplace

• The costs of fires in the workplace for employers, employees and society

• Basic fire safety duties and responsibilities

• Actions to be taken in the event of a fire

• Principles of fire risk control

  • Key elements of effective fire risk management

  • The fire triangle and controlling fire risks

  • Fire risk control measures

  • Fire prevention measures

• Safe use of portable fire-fighting equipment

• Fire safety equipment checks

• Awareness of confined space rescue equipment

• Emergency procedures and practical exercises