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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...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Occupational Health and Safety
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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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.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Introduction to Manual Handling
  2. Manual-Handling Responsibilities
  3. Basic Anatomy and Body Mechanics
  4. Manual-Handling Activities
  5. Hazard Identification
  6. Risk Assessment
  7. Safe Lifting Techniques
  8. Carrying, Pushing and Pulling
  9. Team Handling
  10. Mechanical Handling Aids
  11. Workplace Ergonomics
  12. Injury Prevention
  13. Incident Reporting
Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety classroom training
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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety

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.

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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
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Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety assessment
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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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