Safe Moving and Handling is essential in every workplace to keep both yourself and others safe and healthy.
Safe Moving and Handling Level 2 (VTQ) at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 1 hour and 18 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
- Videos include subtitles
Group Rates also available
This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in manual handling and is ideal for all workplace requirements. The course is designed to meet the requirements and recommendations of the HSE Manual Handling Regulations 1992.
Correct manual handling training will reduce the risk of accidents occurring by identifying and preventing them. Manual handling is not difficult to learn but can save a lot of problems for employers and employees. This course covers the moving of objects, but we also have online and classroom courses for the Moving and Positioning of People.
Please note that learners undertaking a ProTrainings Trainings Course have the option to choose to take a regulated qualification.
ProTrainings Europe is proud sponsors of Backcare who aim to significantly reduce the burden of back pain by providing information and advice to all people and organisations affected by back pain.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Factory workers
- Office workers
- Care workers
- Shop staff
- Anyone whose job involves any type of lifting
This course comes with 2.0 hrs (4.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 1 hour and 18 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
For details of our online course content please visit our Safer Moving and Handling training site
- Introductory Manual Handling Training
- Manual Handling Regulations
- LOLER Regulations
- PUWER Regulations
- Guidelines for Manual Handling
- How and Why we Lift Correctly
- Manager's Duties
- Lifting Safety
- Assessing Risks
- Assessing the Individual Move
- Your Spine
- Anatomy of an Injury
- When an Accident Occurs
- Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Workstation and VDU safety
- Moving and Lifting Objects
- Intro to Box Lifting
- Single Person Lift
- Two Person Lifting
- Working Together
- Moving Unusual Objects
- Odd-Shaped Objects
- Pushing and Pulling
- Lifting Aids
- Using Lifting Aids
- Motorised Lifting Aids
- Conveyor Belts
- Pallet Truck
- Sack Truck
- Trolley
Learning Outcomes
1 Understand the reasons for safe manual handling
1.1 Outline the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handling
1.2 Outline employers and employees duties relating to manual handling at work
1.3 Outline the consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work
2 Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
2.1 Explain the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work
2.2 Outline the process for carrying out a manual handling risk assessment
2.3 Describe the principle of the risk control hierarchy when applied to manual handling
3 Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
3.1 Describe safe movement principles associated with manual handling
2.2 Outline the types of equipment designed to be used for manual handling tasks
2.3 Outline the requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment
4 Be able to apply safe manual handling principles
4.1 Demonstrate efficient and safe manual handling principles when;
a. applying effort to, or moving a load or object manually on their own
b. when using manual handling aids and equipment
c. when undertaking a manual handling task as part of a team
- DSE/VDU Operator Safety student manual V3.0
- ProTrainings Manual Handling Student Manual V8.0
- Conveyor belt workstation design - HSE leaflet for guidance
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Essentials of health and safety at work link to HSE website
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- Getting to Grips with Manual Handling link to HSE website
- HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
- HSE Manual Handling Regulations Guide - link to HSE website
- HSE guide to PPE
- HSE leaflet on How the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations apply to health and social care
- Home Emergency Contact Sheet
- Link to the HSE website
- Manual Handling Assessment Chart Guide to MAC - link to HSE website
- RIDDOR October 2013 Changes
- RIDDOR link to the HSE guide
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Workplace Accident Book
- Workplace Emergency Contact Sheet
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Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class case locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?
We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
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What People are Saying
What people are saying about this course
“This training video is excellent and very informative and will now reduce the risk of injury to myself or others”
- Andrew, director from Wiltshire
“Excellent informative course covering all aspects of the risks associated with manual handling and how to avoid injury and accidents.”
- Gary, Quality Compliance Advisor & Trainer from Lincolnshire
“This training video is excellent and very informative and will now reduce the risk of injury to myself or others”
- Andrew, director from Wiltshire
“Excellent informative course covering all aspects of the risks associated with manual handling and how to avoid injury and accidents.”
- Gary, Quality Compliance Advisor & Trainer from Lincolnshire
