Level 2 Principles of Manual Handling

Certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

 

 An introduction to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling, this course outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

The qualification covers the following topics

  • Process of manual handling in the workplace

  • Possible injuries / Causes

  • Assessment & controls

  • Responsibilities

  • Legislation

Course duration 3 hours

Assessment method  - 30 question multiple choice paper

Level 2 Principles and Practice  Manual Handling

Certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

The training programme covers the following topics:

* manual handling hazards, risks and controls
* how manual handling operations can cause injury and harm
* the scope of legal requirements and where guidance can be found
* the process for assessing manual handling risks
* the value of risk assessment and how it applies to safe manual handling practice
* manual handling techniques – lifting loads from low levels/working at low levels/lowering from height/pushing loads/pulling loads/carrying/team handling


* Designed for any employee
* Course duration - one-day programme
* Assessment - 30 multiple choice questions plus practical assessment


Level 2 Movement and Assistance of People 

available summer 2010


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