Safe Moving and Handling Level 2 (VTQ) Training Videos

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This course contains crucial training for anyone whose job involves any type of lifting. Get started today! it's easy, just purchase your course online and start learning right away!

Introduction and Regulation

Welcome to your Safe Moving and Handling level 2 course. In this first section you will learn how the course works and what will be covered. We talk you through the regulations and guidelines around safe moving and handling, and explain how and why we lift correctly. Finally, this section ends with you learning about manager duties.


Lifting Safety, Accidents and Prevention

In this section you will learn about the injuries you could obtain when moving and lifting unsafely. We will teach you to assess the move, and what to do if an accident were to happen. You will also learn about slips, trips and falls, and workstation VDU safety.


Manual Handling Risk Assessing

In this section we will teach you about the acronym TILE. TILE is a way of remembering the 4 main factors which must be taken into account when carrying out risk assessments.

T in TILE

T in TILE


02:27
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I in TILE

I in TILE


01:58
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L in TILE

L in TILE


02:00
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E in TILE

E in TILE


01:50
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Moving and Lifting Objects

When moving and lifting objects, you must ensure you follow the correct techniques. In this section we show you how to lift an inanimate object on your own, how to lift a heavy object, and also team lifting. You will also learn about lifting odd shaped objects, and how to push and pull objects safely.


Moving and Lifting Aids in the Workplace

In this section you will learn about lifting aids, and how to use them. We talk about motorised lifting aids, conveyor belts, pallet trucks, sack trucks, and trolleys.

Using Lifting Aids

Using Lifting Aids


03:29
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Conveyor Belts

Conveyor Belts


02:16
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Pallet Truck

Pallet Truck


06:17
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Sack Truck

Sack Truck


05:21
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Course Summary

In this final section, we summarise the course for you. We then give you further information regarding your course resources, and how you can print off your certificate, CPD statement and evidence based training statement from your training dashboard.

Course Summary

Course Summary


02:07
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Course Details

Video Playtime

1 hour and 30 minutes

Captions

English

Instructor

Keith Sleightholm

Audio

English

Safe Moving and Handling Level 2 (VTQ) at a Glance

  • Reduce accidents and injury due to poor manual handling techniques in the workplace
  • Meet the requirements of manual handling training set by the HSE
  • The importance of risk assessment and handling plans to reduce the risk of injury
  • The principles of use of different types of equipment
  • Training endorsed by Skills for Care and from a Skills for Care Centre of Excellence
  • Covers a variety of different aids used in manual handling

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Safe Moving and Handling Level 2 (VTQ)

1 hour and 30 minutes
English
£24.95 + VAT