CIEH Certificate in Principles of Manual Handling

Duration: 1/2 day including multiple-choice exam

Course Introduction

This course is designed for all employees who handle materials, boxes, mail and packages, including both industrial and office workers.

This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks in the workplace.

This qualification complements the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the workplace.

Aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, it introduces candidates to the risks of manual handling and the controls available.

The holder of the CIEH Certificate in Principles of Manual Handling will:

  • To identify the hazards associated with manual handling.
  • To identify the risks involved and controls available.
  • To identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

    • The Course Covers: -

  • Introduction to the principles of manual handling
  • The process of manual handling
  • Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
  • Manual handling assessment and controls options
  • Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations


    • CIEH Principles and Practice of Manual Handling Level 2

    Duration: 1 day including multiple-choice exam and practical assessment.

    Course Introduction

    This course is designed for all employees who handle materials, boxes, mail and packages, including both industrial and office workers.

    This qualification will benefit anyone who has to carry out any manual handling activities at work by introducing them to the hazards, risks and controls that are available to prevent injury.

    This qualification complements the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the workplace.

    The holder of the CIEH level 2 Award in Manual Handling- Principles and Practice. will be able to understand:

  • That manual handling operations can be hazardous to health.
  • how manual handling operations can cause injury and harm.
  • the scope of legal requirements with regard to manual handling operations in the workplace.
  • the process for assessing risks from manual handling and the factors that need to be considered in a manual handling risk assessment.
  • the mechanics of movement.
  • how to assess, plan, prepare and conduct manual handling operations.

    • The Course Covers: -

  • Introduction to the principles of manual handling
  • Manual handling hazards
  • Legislation and guidance
  • Manual handling risk assessment and controls
  • Manual Handling techniques

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