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TQUK Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 did not set any weight limits for lifting or carrying loads, this was amended in 2002 and now require employees to have adequate training or knowledge in order to make assessments to judge whether safe moving is possible.

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The regulations apply to almost all work environments from offices to care homes and factories. There are different risks associated with different sectors and this accredited qualification offers learning outcomes which are suitable for all. 

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The qualification includes:

  • The reasons for safe moving and handling

  • The importance of risk assessment

  • The principles of safe manual handling

  • The safe application of manual handling skills

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The qualification provides an effective means of ensuring that employees are aware of their responsibilities and understand the principles of the safe moving and lifting of loads.

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Please be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 16.

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The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a Certificate.

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Occupations That Use This Course:

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  • Nurses

  • Medical Staff

  • Care Workers

  • Healthcare Professionals

  • Managers

  • Employees

  • Logistics Companies

  • Organisations that require moving objects

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Course Curriculum

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  • Introductory Manual Handling Training

    • Manual Handling Regulations

    • LOLER Regulations

    • PUWER Regulations

    • Guidelines for Manual Handling

    • How and Why we Lift Correctly

    • Manager's Duties

  • Lifting Safety

    • Assessing Risks

    • Assessing the Individual Move

    • Your Spine

    • Anatomy of an Injury

    • When an Accident Occurs

    • Slips, Trips, and Falls

    • Workstation and VDU safety

  • Moving and Lifting Objects

    • Intro to Box Lifting

    • Single Person Lift

    • Two Person Lifting

    • Working Together

    • Moving Unusual Objects

    • Odd-Shaped Objects

    • Pushing and Pulling

  • Lifting Aids

    • Using Lifting Aids

    • Motorised Lifting Aids

    • Conveyor Belts

    • Pallet Truck

    • Sack Truck

    • Trolley

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Safe Moving and Handling Level 2

This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in manual handling and is ideal for all workplace requirements. The course is designed to meet the requirements and recommendations of the HSE Manual Handling Regulations 1992.  

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Correct manual handling training will reduce the risk of accidents occurring by identifying and preventing them. Manual handling is not difficult to learn but can save a lot of problems for employers and employees. 

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The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a Certificate 

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Occupations That Use This Course:

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  • Factory workers

  • Office workers

  • Care workers

  • Shop staff

  • Anyone whose job involves any type of lifting

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Course Curriculum

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  • Introductory Manual Handling Training

    • Manual Handling Regulations

    • LOLER Regulations

    • PUWER Regulations

    • Guidelines for Manual Handling

    • How and Why we Lift Correctly

    • Manager's Duties

  • Lifting Safety

    • Assessing Risks

    • Assessing the Individual Move

    • Your Spine

    • Anatomy of an Injury

    • When an Accident Occurs

    • Slips, Trips, and Falls

    • Workstation and VDU safety

  • Moving and Lifting Objects

    • Intro to Box Lifting

    • Single Person Lift

    • Two Person Lifting

    • Working Together

    • Moving Unusual Objects

    • Odd-Shaped Objects

    • Pushing and Pulling

  • Lifting Aids

    • Using Lifting Aids

    • Motorised Lifting Aids

    • Conveyor Belts

    • Pallet Truck

    • Sack Truck

    • Trolley

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