Manual Handling Courses
All of the following courses can be delivered with an in-

Level 2 Principles of Manual Handling
This half day 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 develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.
Course Content
- The process of manual handling in the workplace
- Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
- Manual handling assessment and control options
- Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Level 2 Manual Handling – Principles and Practice
This one day 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 develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace. This extra 3 hours is for those who need to learn about practical manual handling techniques and how to apply the principles of safer handling to a range of everyday manual handling.
Course Content
- The process of manual handling in the workplace
- Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
- Manual handling assessment and control options
- Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Manual handling techniques
Level 2 Manual Handling – Principles and Moving and Handling of People Practice
This one day 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 develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace. This extra 3 hours is for those who need to learn about practical moving and handling techniques for people and how to apply the principles of safer handling to a range of moving and handling aids.
Course Content
- The process of manual handling in the workplace
- Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
- Manual handling assessment and control options
- Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Moving and handling of people techniques and lifting aids