Manual Handling Mastery – Backed by 35+ Years of Clinical Expertise
Tailored Training Delivered by Osteopaths and Physiotherapists
Building you a stronger, safer workforce.
With over 35 years of experience, OFI delivers clinically-led manual handling training delivered by expert osteopaths and physiotherapists. Our unique approach combines insights into body mechanics with an understanding of the practical, job-specific requirements from a wide range of industries. Each course is tailored to reflect your specific working environment and manual handling needs.
At OFI, we go far beyond standard health and safety protocols. Our hands-on sessions centre on movement education—teaching employees the skills to lift and move more efficiently and safely, rather than relying on a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.
We combine expert knowledge of body mechanics with wide industry experience in job-specific practical skills—enabling your team to build long-term movement habits that reduce strain, prevent injury, and enhance performance at work.
This isn’t tick-box training. Our goal is to create lasting behavioural change in manual handling activities and shift your employees mindset to think proactive injury prevention.
Employees gain a clear understanding of how the body works, how injuries happen, and how to apply safe movement principles in their day-to-day roles.
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Train the Trainer Courses for Your Instructors
Give your internal trainers the tools to lead with confidence. This course turns team members into skilled manual handling educators, ready to inspire safe practices across your workforce. From understanding the mechanics of the body to mastering how to deliver engaging, compliant training sessions, your instructors will be prepared to make a real impact.
Practical Skills Training for Employees
We directly train your staff with hands-on, highly practical sessions designed to get straight to the point. This training builds confidence and competence in safe lifting and handling – including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and working with awkward loads. It’s all about job-specific application, so staff can put what they’ve learned into practice immediately and safely.
Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training
This course empowers your staff to spot and stop potential risks before they become problems. It’s practical, proactive training that teaches your team how to carry out effective formal and dynamic manual handling risk assessments while promoting a safety-first mindset throughout the workplace.
Train the Trainer Courses for Your Instructors
Give your internal trainers the tools to lead with confidence. This course turns team members into skilled manual handling educators, ready to inspire safe practices across your workforce. From understanding the mechanics of the body to mastering how to deliver engaging, compliant training sessions, your instructors will be prepared to make a real impact.
Practical Skills Training for Employees
We directly train your staff with hands-on, highly practical sessions designed to get straight to the point. This training builds confidence and competence in safe lifting and handling – including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and working with awkward loads. It’s all about job-specific application, so staff can put what they’ve learned into practice immediately and safely.
Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training
This course empowers your staff to spot and stop potential risks before they become problems. It’s practical, proactive training that teaches your team how to carry out effective formal and dynamic manual handling risk assessments while promoting a safety-first mindset throughout the workplace.
Train the Trainer Courses for Your Instructors
Give your internal trainers the tools to lead with confidence. This course turns team members into skilled manual handling educators, ready to inspire safe practices across your workforce. From understanding the mechanics of the body to mastering how to deliver engaging, compliant training sessions, your instructors will be prepared to make a real impact.
Practical Skills Training for Employees
We directly train your staff with hands-on, highly practical sessions designed to get straight to the point. This training builds confidence and competence in safe lifting and handling – including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and working with awkward loads. It’s all about job-specific application, so staff can put what they’ve learned into practice immediately and safely.
Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training
This course empowers your staff to spot and stop potential risks before they become problems. It’s practical, proactive training that teaches your team how to carry out effective formal and dynamic manual handling risk assessments while promoting a safety-first mindset throughout the workplace.
Train the Trainer Courses for Your Instructors
Give your internal trainers the tools to lead with confidence. This course turns team members into skilled manual handling educators, ready to inspire safe practices across your workforce. From understanding the mechanics of the body to mastering how to deliver engaging, compliant training sessions, your instructors will be prepared to make a real impact.
Practical Skills Training for Employees
We directly train your staff with hands-on, highly practical sessions designed to get straight to the point. This training builds confidence and competence in safe lifting and handling – including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and working with awkward loads. It’s all about job-specific application, so staff can put what they’ve learned into practice immediately and safely.
Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training
This course empowers your staff to spot and stop potential risks before they become problems. It’s practical, proactive training that teaches your team how to carry out effective formal and dynamic manual handling risk assessments while promoting a safety-first mindset throughout the workplace.
Why Choose OFI’s Manual Handling Training?
Tailored Training Solutions
Our technical advisors, all with professional training in osteopathy or physiotherapy, will take the time to understand your manual handling requirements so our expert trainer’s can tailor the course to address your organisation’s unique challenges.
Expert Instructors
Our courses are delivered by highly experienced osteopaths and physiotherapists who bring clinical insight to every session. They offer clear, practical explanations of functional anatomy and effective injury prevention strategies, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply.
Flexible Delivery Options
Our training can be delivered on-site at your premises anywhere in the UK, at our London venue, or online—providing maximum convenience and flexibility to suit your operational requirements.
FAQs
At OFI, we know that safe manual handling is key to protecting your workforce and preventing injuries. Our expert-led courses are designed to give your team the practical skills they need to manage manual tasks confidently and correctly.
Below, you’ll find answers to the most common questions we receive about manual handling training, certification, and compliance.
What is Manual Handling? What is Manual Handling?
What Are the Legal Responsibilities Around Manual Handling? What Are the Legal Responsibilities Around Manual Handling?
How Can Manual Handling Injuries Be Prevented? How Can Manual Handling Injuries Be Prevented?
Are There Recommended Weight Limits for Lifting? Are There Recommended Weight Limits for Lifting?
Is a 'No Lifting' Policy Advisable? Is a 'No Lifting' Policy Advisable?
What Is the TILE Method? What Is the TILE Method?
How Long Is a Manual Handling Certificate Valid? How Long Is a Manual Handling Certificate Valid?
How Often Should Manual Handling Refresher Training Be Completed? How Often Should Manual Handling Refresher Training Be Completed?
I’ve Lost Track of My Manual Handling Training Certificate — What Should I Do? I’ve Lost Track of My Manual Handling Training Certificate — What Should I Do?
My Manual Handling Certificate Has Expired—What Now? My Manual Handling Certificate Has Expired—What Now?
What’s the Difference Between Public and In-House Courses? What’s the Difference Between Public and In-House Courses?
What Sets OFI’s Courses Apart? What Sets OFI’s Courses Apart?
Can OFI Courses Be Customised? Can OFI Courses Be Customised?
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Contact us today to discuss your manual handling training needs and discover how OFI can support your organisation in building a safer, more productive workforce.