Qualsafe Award Level 2 Principles and Practice of Moving People Safely
Full Day Course

This course was created with the intention of informing candidates of the understanding that is required when assisting and moving individuals, along with the general principles that come with safe moving and handling.

 

In this course you will get the chance to practice and apply these principles in a variety of situations such as individually, in a team and with the support of equipment.

 

Candidates will leave this course with the skills and knowledge required to safely move people and additionally guaranteeing that the risk of personal harm is reduced.

 

Entry Requirements: There are no other formal entry requirements but it is advisable that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy. Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the training.


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Course Breakdown:
Topics included in this course are:
• Importance of safe manual handling
• Injuries and ill health caused by incorrect manual handling
• Employee and employer requirements
• Consequences of non-compliance with health and safety requirements
• Manual handling risk assessments
• Personal handling plans
• Personal safety, health and dignity issues
• Unsafe manoeuvres
• Anatomy of the spine and mechanics of movement
• Principles of moving people safely
• Procedures for emergency handling
• Requirements for testing and servicing equipment
• Practice of safe and efficient movement principles
- Using aids and equipment
- Moving a person on their own
- Moving a person as part of a team