Manual Handling (Level 2)

Who is this for?

Employees at any level who lift, carry, push, pull or move loads as part of their work – including warehouse and logistics staff, trades, facilities teams, cleaners, carers, maintenance staff and office workers who occasionally handle boxes, equipment or supplies. It is ideal for employers who want a recognised qualification to demonstrate they have trained staff in safer manual handling in line with UK legislation and HSE expectations.

Description

An accredited one-day course covering the principles and practice of safe manual handling in the workplace. Delegates learn about common manual handling injuries, relevant health and safety law, risk assessment, and how to apply safe techniques when lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling loads. The course combines clear theory with plenty of practical demonstrations and supervised practice, so learners can put good handling habits into action straight away.

What you'll learn

• The key risks, causes and types of manual handling injury and how they affect the body.
• Your responsibilities and your employer’s duties under manual handling and health and safety law.
• How to assess a manual handling task using TILE/TILEO and identify safer ways of working.
• Principles of good posture, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling to reduce strain and injury risk.
• How to use simple mechanical aids and team lifts safely where required.
• How to apply safe manual handling techniques to real tasks in your own workplace.