Level 2 Manual Handling Training

The Level 2 Manual Handling Training Course provides learners with essential knowledge and awareness of safer manual handling practices and the risks associated with lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling and moving loads in the workplace. Manual handling activities are common across many industries. Poorly planned or inappropriate handling techniques can contribute to musculoskeletal injuries affecting the back, joints and limbs, particularly where tasks involve heavy or awkward loads, repetitive movements, unsuitable working environments or individual capability factors.

Why this Training Matters for your Organisation

Providing staff with an appropriate understanding of the principles of manual handling risk assessment, hazard identification and risk reduction, as well as the importance of using appropriate handling techniques and mechanical assistance where necessary. Who Should Attend This course is suitable for:

• Warehouse and logistics staff
• Health and social care workers
• Construction workers
• Manufacturing and engineering staff
• Retail employees
• Hospitality and catering staff
• Cleaning and facilities staff
• Delivery and distribution workers
• Office and administrative staff involved in moving equipment
• Maintenance personnel
• Supervisors and team leaders
• New employees and apprentices
• Anyone whose work involves lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving loads

• Identify manual handling: Recognise lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling risks.
• Apply the prevention sequence: Explain avoidance, assessment and risk reduction.
• Assess the situation: Consider the task, individual, load and environment.
• Choose appropriate controls: Distinguish handling aids and task redesign from reliance on technique.
• Respond safely: Explain safe stopping, reporting and the limits of your role.

For your starting task, describe one object that is commonly moved at work. Without touching it, note why its shape, route or frequency of movement might matter as much as its weight.

Students complete a 20-question multiple-choice evaluation at the conclusion of the course. A pass mark of 80% is needed, and marks are automatically provided with quick feedback. There is no maximum on how many times the assessment can be repeated to accomplish a pass, with no extra charge.

Team and Company Bookings

Considering training numerous employees? Organisations can use a company account to register employees.

Enrol an Individual / Book for your Team

• Enrol now for individual access.
• Book for your team to support organisation-wide Level 2 Manual Handling Training Course