Manual Handling

Level 2 Safe Moving and Handling


The Safe Moving and Handling qualification aims to provide an understanding of the basic principles of manual handling. This will enable learners to practice and apply safe moving and handling of objects within the workplace.

Course Information:

  • Understanding the reasons for safe manual handling
  • Understanding how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
  • Understanding the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
  • Applying safe manual handling principles

Manual Handling – People Handling

ALL WALES PASSPORT

This two-day course is a basic requirement for workplaces in Wales who manage and operate in a people handling area.

The course deals with Modules A, B, C, D, E, F.
The course supports learning in areas such as: creating and following risk assessments, load handling, legislation and ergonomics.
The practical elements a also enables each individual student a chance to get familiar with different techniques, tailoring the principles of safer handling.