CIEH 
Manual Handling in the Workplace (Principles & Practice)
This qualification, aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, provides essential information about manual handling hazards and their control.
To give you maximum flexibility it can be delivered as a half-day programme for learners who only wish to gain the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling. Those who need to learn about practical manual handling techniques should stay on for a further half-day training session and assessment to gain the full CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice.
Who needs this qualification?
All employees who have to carry out any manual handling activities at work, including both industrial and office workers.
Why is this training important?
Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees – this includes suitable training. The CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice combines both the theoretical and hands-on elements of the subject and teaches learners techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely within their individual capabilities.
Learning outcomes
- Identify and understand the risks associated with manual handling
- Learn the value of risk assessment and how to apply it
- Make recommendations to manage risks
- Apply the principles of safer handling to a range of everyday manual handling tasks
Duration:
To give you maximum flexibility it can be delivered as a half-day programme for learners who only wish to gain the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling. Those who need to learn about practical manual handling techniques should stay on for a further half-day training session and assessment to gain the full CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice.
Assessment and Certification:
Understanding of the course material is evaluated by means of multi-choice questions, practical exercises and a hazard spotting exercise.
Delegates who successfully complete the written and practical assessments can choose between CIEH certificate or a credit card-sized NSS ‘passport’ card.
Costs
Public (open) course: From £199 + VAT per delegate* * Discounts available for multiple bookings on individual courses.
Our price includes:
- Delegate registration
- Course fees
- Refreshments
- Lunch
- Comprehensive course notes
- Natural Safety Solutions / CIEH Certificate on successful completion
This course can also be run as an in-house (closed) course. Please contact Natural Safety Solutions for a quote on 07580255819 or email at info@naturalsafetysolutions.co.uk
COURSE DELIVERY IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM NUMBER OF 4 PARTICIPANTS.
