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QA level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling

Our QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) is a half-day course that teaches the fundamental principles of safe manual handling. This course covers the risks associated with unsafe practices and equips individuals with the knowledge to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling tasks in the workplace.

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On-Site Training

We bring accredited manual handling training directly to your location anywhere in Northern Ireland. This ensures your team learns best practices without disrupting their usual work environment, allowing you to stay productive while reducing workplace injuries.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for:
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Employees who lift, carry, or move items at work
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Supervisors who need to understand manual handling risks
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Delivery staff and warehouse workers
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Anyone who wants to prevent injuries through safe handling practices
What’s Covered?
Course Details:
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Common Manual Handling Injuries

Understand the most frequent injuries caused by poor manual handling and how to avoid them, including strains, sprains, and musculoskeletal disorders.
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Manual Handling Laws

Learn about relevant health and safety legislation, including the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, and the duties of both employers and employees.
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Responsibilities of Employers and Employees

Gain clarity on the duties and obligations that employers and employees must adhere to when it comes to safe manual handling.
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Risk Assessments

Learn how to conduct and apply risk assessments for manual handling tasks to identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures.
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Safe Movement Principles

Study the principles that underpin safe manual handling, such as:
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Musculoskeletal System: Understand how the body’s muscles, joints, and bones affect lifting and carrying.
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Centre of Gravity: Learn how positioning your body correctly reduces strain during lifting tasks.
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Lever System: Discover how levers work in lifting and how to apply this knowledge to reduce effort.
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Theory of Safe Manual Handling

Learn the correct theory and techniques for lifting, carrying, and lowering objects safely, including:
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Preparing for a Lift: How to assess the load, the environment, and your own capabilities.
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Solo Lifting, Carrying, and Lowering: Techniques for safe individual manual handling.
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Team Manual Handling: How to coordinate with others to safely lift and move heavy or awkward loads.
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Manual Handling Equipment

Understand the types of manual handling aids and equipment available, such as trolleys, hoists, and lifting devices, and their correct use.
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Maintenance and Requirements for Testing

Learn how to properly maintain manual handling equipment to ensure it’s safe and in good working condition. Understand the importance of routine testing and inspection.
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Duration: Half-Day Course (Minimum contact time)
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Location: On-site at your business or organisation premises, or a location of your choice
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Qualification: QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)
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Accreditation: Ofqual regulated via Qualsafe Awards
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Refresher Training: Recommended every 3 years to keep skills and knowledge current
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Be Prepared for Safe Manual Handling

This course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to perform manual handling tasks safely and reduce the risk of workplace injuries. With the right understanding of manual handling principles, you’ll be able to protect your workforce and maintain a safer working environment.
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Looking for Other Courses?

We also offer Safe Moving and Handling course. Explore this option to find the training that best suits your needs.
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