Principles of Manual Handling - CIEH Level 2

Certificate In Principles of Manual Handling - CIEH Level 2

Gain a clear understanding of how incorrect manual handling can lead to injury. This is a common occurrence in the workplace if manual handling is not taken seriously. The safety of employees is vital and employers must ensure that at no point is their health compromised. The Level 2 – Principles of Manual Handling will provide individuals with invaluable knowledge and understanding of why safe manual handling is important. The course looks at the hazards and risks in the process of manual handling, the duties of the employer and employees and how non-compliance will lead to consequences. The golden rule is to ensure the workplace remains hazard and risk-free. Learn best manual handling practices and when to apply them to reduce the risk of injury in the workplace.

The Level 2 – Principles of Manual Handling course gives learners insight on carrying out manual handling risk assessment, overview of manual handling, manual handling hazards, legislation, guidance and controls.

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations Act was introduced in 1992 with the objective of training employers and employees in the manual handling process. The course offers insight on how to tackle issues related to manual handling within the workplace environment. Learners will become familiar with concepts related to manual handling including risk and control, workplace injuries and risk factors for injury.

What will I learn?

• Understand the potential ill-health and injuries related to incorrect manual handling.
• Outline the duties of the employer and employees associated to manual handling in the workplace.
• Understand that there are consequences for non-compliance of manual handling.
• Understand what risk and hazard mean in terms of manual handling.
• Report health and safety incidents at any given time.
• Have a clear understanding of the types of equipment used for manual handling tasks.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Module 01 : Introduction

Module 02 : Manual Handling Hazards

Module 03 : Risk Assessments

Module 04 : Controls And Reducing The Risk Of Harm

Module 05 : Legislation And Guidance

Access Duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Method of Assessment

At the end of the Level 2 – Principles of Manual Handling you will be evaluated through an online multiple choice exam. In order to complete this program successfully and gain your professional qualification.

Certification

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Manual Handling by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. It will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

• All employees of all levels
• Individuals who are working in employment that has to undertake manual handling
• New employees who are taking the induction training in manual handling

• The course is suitable for all levels of employees and managers
• Anyone with an interest in manual handling and workplace safety

• Health and Safety Manager – £34,738 per annum
• Health and Safety Coordinator – £22,186 per annum
• Environmental Health and Safety Manager – £40,329 per annum
• Environmental Health and Safety Officer – £26,683 per annum