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.
The QA 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! 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).
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
I graduated from Loughry College in 2002 in BSC Food Technology I was offered the opportunity to manage Café Chimes in Hillsborough, in this role I was responsible for HACCP development, Food Safety training of staff and all health and safety related rules and regulations.
I became the owner of Café Chimes in 2004 and extended the business to provide outside catering which required dynamic risk assessing sites and I had first aid responsibilities for staff.
I made the decision to sell the business to focus on developing a new company One Stop Safety Training in 2012 I spent around 6 months studying and gaining the qualifications necessary to become an accredited trainer.
I have continued to develop my knowledge and have completed the following
Refresher First aid Trainer Certificate June 2020
Qualsafe First aid at work requal may 2019
City and Guilds level 3 Assessing Vocational Achievement May 2017
Qualsafe IQA and assessor award Feb 2017
CIEH First aid at work requal May 2016
CIEH Education and training Award 2014
CIEH level 3 award in food safety training 2013
HABC level 3 award in health and safety in the workplace 2013
Asbestos awareness UKATA 2013
HABC level 3 in first aid at work 2013
First aid trainer/Assessor 2013
Safe moving and Handling Trainer Jan 2013
BA Science Loughry College 2002 – Advanced Food Safety training
One Stop Safety Training is focused on supplying clients with the best learning experience by providing accredited and regulated courses with Qualsafe Awards http://www.qualsafeawards.org, which is one of the largest Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisations in the UK and has been voted the UK’s Best Business (SME) 2018.
Covering Northern Ireland we are flexible with times and location, we can come to your venue if required and offer evening and weekend sessions to suit your staff availability.
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