QA Level 2 Award In Safe Moving And Handling (RQF)

Full day course (classroom)
Provides a good understanding of the principles of safe manual handling
Gives learners the ability to apply the principles of safe manual handling

Benefits of this course:

470,000 people people suffered from musculoskeletal disorders due to work related activities in 2020/2021
Of those, 162,000 were from people who had not suffered this before
8.9 million working days, or 37,083 working years, were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders in 2019/2020
This course is here to help people avoid getting injured in the first place, saving both human suffering and cost to the employer and employee both

Course Contents:

Common manual handling injuries
Manual handling laws
Responsibilities of employers and employees
Manual handling risk assessments
Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s:
- Musculoskeletal system
- Centre of gravity
- Lever system
Manual handling equipment:
- Types of manual handling aids and equipment
- Maintenance and requirements for testing
Manual handling practical sessions:

Preparing for a lift
Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object
Team manual handling

Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification:

Our Safe Moving and Handling Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.

This means that you can be rest assured that your Manual Handling Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately in Manual Handling.

The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2744/3