Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)

The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) qualification has been specifically designed for all employees to help raise their awareness of the risks associated with unsafe manual handling practices. It is also ideal for those who might have to carry out manual handling as part of their job such as handling deliveries, parcels and boxes.

Over a half day period, successful Learners will develop a greater awareness of manual handling, including: common manual handling injuries, the safe movement principles, theory of safe manual handling principles and manual handling equipment.

Topics covered:

• Common manual handling injuries
  Manual handling laws
• Responsibilities of employers and employees
  Risk assessments
• Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s:
  • Musculoskeletal system
  • Centre of gravity
  • Lever system
• Theory of safe manual handling principles, including:
  • Preparing for a lift
  • Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object
  • Team manual handling
• Manual handling equipment:
  • Types of manual handling aids and equipment
  • Maintenance and requirements for testing