Manual Handling (CIEH Level 2)

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Course description

This course provides the opportunity to learn the principles of manual handling and appropriate manual handling techniques. Candidates are then able to put into practice the theory they have learned.

Who is the course suitable for?

This one day qualification will benefit anyone who has to carry out any manual handling activities at work.

What you will learn

Candidates will be introduced to the:

• Hazards of manual handling
• Risks involved
• Controls that are available to help prevent injury
• Principles of safer handling

Course content

Candidates will be able to understand:

• That manual handling operations can be hazardous to health
• How manual handling operations can cause injury and harm
• The scope of legal requirements with regard to manual handling operations in the workplace
• The process for assessing risks from manual handling and the factors that need to be considered in a manual handling risk assessment
• The value of risk assessment and how it applies to safe manual handling practice
• The mechanics of movement; how to assess, plan, prepare and conduct manual handling operations

Assessment and certification

Candidates will sit a multiple choice examination and a practical assessment. This is a CIEH accredited course. Each successful participant will receive a nationally recognised certificate of competence from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Duration

One Day (7 hours including exam)
The training programme for the CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice is divided into two parts:

• Part 1 – Principles (am)
• Part 2 – Practice (pm)

Prices

All costs are for on-site training.
If you would prefer off-site training, please indicate that in your enquiry and we will work with you to meet both your venue and specific company requirements and specifications.