Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety

• Introduction to Manual Handling Safety
• Understanding Risks and Hazards in Manual Handling
• Legal and Regulatory Requirements for Manual Handling
• Principles of Safe Lifting Techniques
• Ergonomics and Workplace Design
• Risk Assessment for Manual Handling Tasks
• Using Equipment to Aid Manual Handling
• Developing a Manual Handling Plan
• Preventing Common Manual Handling Injuries
• Practical Application and Case Studies

• Employees in roles involving regular manual handling tasks
• Warehouse, logistics, and transport workers
• Healthcare professionals
• Construction and maintenance personnel
• Supervisors and managers overseeing manual handling operations

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the risks and hazards associated with manual handling.
• Apply correct lifting and handling techniques to prevent injuries.
• Comply with health and safety regulations related to manual handling.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate manual handling hazards.
• Use tools and equipment to facilitate safer handling practices.
• Promote ergonomic workplace practices to reduce strain and injury.

Once you have completed all of the online training material you will be able to take the online assessment. The assessment consists of 30 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked instantly so you will know whether you have passed as soon as you finish.

If you don’t pass the assessment you can review the course material and take the assessment again as many times as necessary at no extra charge.