Practical, one-day training to reduce manual handling injuries
Manual handling is a major cause of workplace strains, sprains and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This one-day RoSPA Level 2 Award gives your team the knowledge and practical skills to move and handle loads safely, using good posture, efficient movement and the right controls.
It’s ideal for organisations that want a recognised standard of training and a clear focus on safe, real-world techniques.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable if you:
- Regularly lift, carry, push, pull or move loads at work
- Want a solid foundation in best-practice manual handling
- Need to strengthen health & safety compliance around manual handling activities
What the course covers
The qualification is split into two units.
Unit 1 – Safe moving and handling in the workplace
- Injuries and ill health linked to poor manual handling
- Manual handling hazards and risks, including the importance of risk assessment
- Efficient movement principles: good posture and body mechanics
- Health & safety legislation and consequences of non-compliance
- Principles of risk control for manual handling tasks
- Manual handling equipment and safe use of lifting/handling aids
Unit 2 – Safe manual handling practices
- Demonstrate efficient and safe techniques, including pre-transfer assessments
- Requirements for the safe use of handling/lifting equipment (testing, servicing, examination)
- Types of equipment used for manual handling tasks and when to use them
- Team handling: safe practice when lifting/moving with others
What you’ll be able to do after the course
On successful completion, delegates will be able to:
- Move loads more safely, reducing the risk of MSDs
- Understand common causes and types of musculoskeletal injury (and how to prevent them)
- Work in line with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Apply principles of good posture and efficient movement in real tasks
- Demonstrate safe handling practices across different workplace scenarios
Delivery options
We can deliver this course:
- Face-to-face (open course)
- In-company at your site (ideal for training multiple delegates and reducing travel/time costs)