Manual Handling

Health & Safety

Level 2

1 Day Course

Certificate valid for 3 years

Ofqual regulated

Cornwall Training delivering Manual Handling Training in Cornwall

Manual Handling Training is a key part of all staff training. Did you know that incorrect manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries? Manual Handling Training will help to reduce injury whilst handling objects. The law states that employers have a legal responsibility to provide adequate training for those who perform manual handling tasks in their day-to-day role.

This course contains a combination of both theory and practical work.

What is Manual Handling?

Manual Handling Training is a key part of all staff training. Did you know that incorrect manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries? Manual Handling Training will help to reduce bodily injury whilst handling objects. The law states that employers have a legal responsibility to provide adequate training for those who perform manual handling tasks in their day to day role. So that’s everyone at work, as we all move things.

What will I learn?

Manual Handling Injuries
Musculoskeletal system
Manual Handling Law
Safe Manual Handling Techniques
Types of manual handling aids and equipment
Maintenance and requirements for testing
Solo lifting, carrying, and lowering an object.
Team manual handling
Using equipment

What’s included in the price?

The price includes; Registration and Certification, refreshments throughout the course, a course manual to keep and use of all equipment on the course.

For more information on Manual Handling from the HSE can be found HERE

Upcoming Course Dates:

Why Choose Cornwall Training?

At Cornwall Training, we pride ourselves on the quality and standards of the training we deliver. As a Nationally Approved Accredited Training Centre, we are committed to providing the very best course experience, from initial contact to renewal. Our high standards are brought to you by our tutors, who are fully qualified experts from professional backgrounds including Ambulance Service, HM Coastguard, Fire Service, and the RNLI.

Location

Our professional training centre is located in St Austell and has excellent access to the A30 and A38. Where accommodation is required, you can find a Premier Inn just two minutes from the centre. That way, you can conveniently complete all required training in one trip.