Principles of Manual Handling is a stand alone level 1 qualification, which compliments the CIEH foundation certificate in Health and Safety programme, it is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces students to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

Successful completion will prepare students to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the safer methods and tasks, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.

The qualification is not intended to train students to carry out manual handling assessments nor to provide detailed training on manual handling techniques.

It is recommended that students wishing to take this course should already hold the foundation or level 2 awards in health and safety in the workplace.

The topic areas covered are:-

• The process of manual handling in the workplace
• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
• Manual handling assessment and control options
• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Course duration: 2-3 hours plus a short exam of 20 questions

Cost of the cours: £40.00 per person including exam fee