Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety develops practical knowledge for lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads more safely. The programme focuses on reducing musculoskeletal injury through risk...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety develops practical knowledge for lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads more safely. The programme focuses on reducing musculoskeletal injury through risk assessment, ergonomic awareness, safer handling techniques and appropriate use of mechanical aids.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Manual Handling
- Manual-Handling Responsibilities
- Basic Anatomy and Body Mechanics
- Manual-Handling Activities
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Safe Lifting Techniques
- Carrying, Pushing and Pulling
- Team Handling
- Mechanical Handling Aids
- Workplace Ergonomics
- Injury Prevention
- Incident Reporting
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS manual-handling course is suitable for warehouse and logistics workers, construction and manufacturing personnel, retail employees, office personnel handling equipment, supervisors, Team Leaders and employees involved in routine manual-handling activities.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Recognise manual-handling risks
- Apply safer lifting and movement techniques
- Conduct basic manual-handling risk assessments
- Use mechanical aids appropriately
- Improve ergonomic awareness
- Reduce unnecessary strain and injury risk
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Multiple-choice and/or practical assessment.
- Questions: Approximately 20 to 30 for theory assessment.
- Passing Score: Approximately 60% to 70%.
- Duration: 30 to 45 minutes.
- Mode: Online, written or practical demonstration.
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