Manual Handling

CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling - Principles and Practice

This qualification, aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, provides essential information about manual handling hazards and their control.

To give you maximum flexibility it can be delivered as a half-day programme for learners who only wish to gain the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling. Those who need to learn about practical manual handling techniques should stay on for a further half-day training session and assessment to gain the full CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice.

Who needs this qualification?

All employees who have to carry out any manual handling activities at work, including both industrial and office workers.

Why is this training important?

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees – this includes suitable training. The CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice combines both the theoretical and hands-on elements of the subject and teaches learners techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely within their individual capabilities.

Learning outcomes

  • Identify and understand the risks associated with manual handling
  • Learn the value of risk assessment and how to apply it
  • Make recommendations to manage risks
  • Apply the principles of safer handling to a range of everyday manual handling tasks

Facts

Duration: Half-day programme (Principles)
One-day programme including practical session (Principles and Practice)
Assessment: Multiple choice examination (Principles)
Multiple choice examination and practical assessment (Principles and Practice)
Ofqual Accredited: Yes – Principles and Practice only
Ofqual Qualification reference: 500/5516/1
Prerequisite: None

Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling

 

This qualification complements the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. Aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, it introduces candidates to the risks of manual handling and the controls available.

Who needs this qualification?

All employees who handle materials, boxes, mail and packages, including both industrial and office workers.

Why is this training important?

This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks in the workplace.

Learning outcomes

  • Identify the hazards of manual handling
  • Identify the risks involved and controls available
  • Identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment

Facts

Duration: Half-day programme

Assessment: Multiple choice examination

Ofqual Accredited: No

Prerequisite: None

FATE certified Training course in Manual Handling Basics

This course is aimed at those who are in the workplace and are required to Lift, push, pull, support and carry any load, the course normally lasts for between three - four hours

Course outline

PART 1: LIFTING AND CARRYING TECHNIQUES

  • Create a stable base
  • Bend the knees
  • Correct grip and hold
  • Changing direction

PART 2: GUIDELINES FOR LIFTING

  • Recommended maximum weights for men and women
  • Different weights apply in different levels of bending
  • Comparative Risk Levels
  • Lifting while seated
  • Review – Guidelines for Lifting

PART 3: EVALUATING RISK

  • Risk Assessment
  • The Task (Movement, Distance, Work process)
  • The Load (Weight, Shape, Hazards)
  • The Environment (Layout, Floor Condition, Temperature)
  • Capability (Strength, Training, Preparation)

This course is certificated by FATE, and can be used as part of an induction programme for new and existing staff.

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