QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)

Every year, about half a million people suffer from musculoskeletal disorders due to work related activities. On average, each of those people had to take 16 days off work, with many never fully recovering from those injuries. This course is there to help people avoid getting injured in the first place. In this QA Level 2 Awards in Save Moving and Handling (RQF) course, we will cover: Common manual handling injuries Manual handling laws Responsibilities of employers and employees Manual handling risk assessments Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s: Musculoskeletal system Centre of gravity Lever system Manual handling equipment: Types of manual handling aids and equipment Maintenance and requirements for testing Manual handling practical sessions: Preparing for a lift Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object Team manual handling