Level 2 Award in Lifting Safety
The Level 2 Award in Lifting Safety offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge of manual and mechanical lifting hazards and the methods used to control them. The programme covers safe lifting techniques, lifting equipment, load stability, risk assessment, Personal Protecti...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Lifting Safety offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge of manual and mechanical lifting hazards and the methods used to control them.
The programme covers safe lifting techniques, lifting equipment, load stability, risk assessment, Personal Protective Equipment and emergency response. Learners develop awareness that can support safer lifting activities in construction, industrial, warehousing and logistics environments.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to Lifting Safety
- Common Lifting-Related Injuries
- Manual Handling Principles
- Safe Lifting Posture
- Ergonomic Considerations
- Mechanical Lifting Equipment
- Hoists and Cranes
- Forklift and Lifting-Aid Awareness
- Lifting Hazard Identification
- Overloading
- Load Instability
- Risk Assessment
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Load Securing
- Load Balance and Stability
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Lifting-Equipment Inspection
- Emergency Procedures
- Equipment-Failure Response
- Continual Improvement
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Workers involved in manual lifting
- Personnel involved in mechanical lifting
- Construction Supervisors
- Warehouse and Logistics Personnel
- Safety Officers
- Industrial Contractors
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop foundational lifting-safety knowledge.
- Improve manual-handling techniques.
- Recognise mechanical lifting hazards.
- Assess lifting risks more effectively.
- Improve load-securing and stability awareness.
- Use suitable PPE.
- Improve response to lifting incidents and equipment failures.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and lifting-safety practical assessment.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 90 minutes.
- Practical Duration: 1 hour.
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