Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety
The Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge for lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads safely. The programme focuses on reducing musculoskeletal injury through effective risk assessment, ergonomic awareness and safer handling t...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Safety offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge for lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads safely. The programme focuses on reducing musculoskeletal injury through effective risk assessment, ergonomic awareness and safer handling techniques.
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 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
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Warehouse and Logistics Workers
- Construction and Manufacturing Personnel
- Retail Employees
- Office Personnel handling equipment
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Workers involved in routine manual-handling activities
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners 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.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- 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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