Safer People Moving and Handling – Clinically-Led by Experts
Professional Training from Experienced Osteopaths and Physiotherapists and specialists in the field.
Building you a stronger, safer workforce.
With over 35 years of experience, Osteopaths for Industry (OFI) delivers clinically-led people moving and handling training—designed and delivered by expert osteopaths and physiotherapists. Our courses blend an in-depth understanding of body mechanics with practical, job-specific knowledge drawn from a range of care settings ensuring the safety of your staff and your clients. All training is kept up to date with the latest moving and handling techniques, aligning with best practice and current guidelines.
Each course is tailored to reflect your daily working environment, equipping your team with the confidence, skill, and knowledge to ensuring safe and effective people moving and handling —whether in hospitals, residential homes, schools, or in the community.
At OFI, we go beyond standard compliance or ‘tick-box’ people moving and handling training.
Our sessions focus on movement education—teaching the principles of safe, efficient movement and helping your team apply those skills in the real world.
We simplify key anatomical concepts into practical learning that engages your team. The goal? To build long-term movement habits that reduce strain, prevent injury, and improve workplace competency.
We use real-life scenarios to help your team understand the “why behind the how”—explaining how the body works, how injuries happen, and what they can do to prevent them. This helps staff move and assist others more safely and confidently, protecting both themselves and those in their care. The result is meaningful behavioural change and a more competent, confident workforce.
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Our People Handling Training Services
Train the Trainer Courses
Give your internal trainers the confidence and clinical grounding to deliver engaging, informative, and practical training sessions. From understanding movement mechanics to facilitating hands-on practical sessions, your instructors will be equipped to lead with skill and clarity
Direct-to-Workforce Practical Training
We train your team directly with practical, scenario-based sessions tailored to your environment. From hoist use and repositioning to assisting individuals with reduced mobility, the focus is always on clear, applicable practical skills.
People Handling Risk Assessment Training
Equip your team to identify and stop risks before they become problems. This training covers both formal and dynamic risk assessment, promoting a mindset of proactive injury prevention across your care setting.
Paediatric Handling
Tailored for those supporting children and young people, this training reflects the specific physical considerations of paediatric care environments such as schools, care homes, day centres and hospitals. It also addresses the additional handling needs of children with disabilities—equipping your team with safe, practical techniques to provide effective and compassionate support.
Bariatric Handling
Our trainers offer specialist guidance on safely supporting individuals with higher body weight, focusing on dignity and comfort. Each session is tailored to encourage an understanding of the unique needs involved, ensuring compassionate and competent care.
Train the Trainer Courses
Give your internal trainers the confidence and clinical grounding to deliver engaging, informative, and practical training sessions. From understanding movement mechanics to facilitating hands-on practical sessions, your instructors will be equipped to lead with skill and clarity.
Direct-to-Workforce Practical Training
We train your team directly with practical, scenario-based sessions tailored to your environment. From hoist use and repositioning to assisting individuals with reduced mobility, the focus is always on clear, applicable practical skills.
People Handling Risk Assessment Training
Equip your team to identify and stop risks before they become problems. This training covers both formal and dynamic risk assessment, promoting a mindset of proactive injury prevention across your care setting.
Paediatric Handling
Tailored for those supporting children and young people, this training reflects the specific physical considerations of paediatric care environments such as schools, care homes, day centres and hospitals. It also addresses the additional handling needs of children with disabilities—equipping your team with safe, practical techniques to provide effective and compassionate support.
Bariatric Handling
Our trainers offer specialist guidance on safely supporting individuals with higher body weight, focusing on dignity and comfort. Each session is tailored to encourage an understanding of the unique needs involved, ensuring compassionate and competent care.
Train the Trainer Courses
Give your internal trainers the confidence and clinical grounding to deliver engaging, informative, and practical training sessions. From understanding movement mechanics to facilitating hands-on practical sessions, your instructors will be equipped to lead with skill and clarity.
Direct-to-Workforce Practical Training
We train your team directly with practical, scenario-based sessions tailored to your environment. From hoist use and repositioning to assisting individuals with reduced mobility, the focus is always on clear, applicable practical skills.
People Handling Risk Assessment Training
Equip your team to identify and stop risks before they become problems. This training covers both formal and dynamic risk assessment, promoting a mindset of proactive injury prevention across your care setting.
Paediatric Handling
Tailored for those supporting children and young people, this training reflects the specific physical considerations of paediatric care environments such as schools, care homes, day centres and hospitals. It also addresses the additional handling needs of children with disabilities—equipping your team with safe, practical techniques to provide effective and compassionate support.
Bariatric Handling
Our trainers offer specialist guidance on safely supporting individuals with higher body weight, focusing on dignity and comfort. Each session is tailored to encourage an understanding of the unique needs involved, ensuring compassionate and competent care.
Train the Trainer Courses
Give your internal trainers the confidence and clinical grounding to deliver engaging, informative, and practical training sessions. From understanding movement mechanics to facilitating hands-on practical sessions, your instructors will be equipped to lead with skill and clarity.
Direct-to-Workforce Practical Training
We train your team directly with practical, scenario-based sessions tailored to your environment. From hoist use and repositioning to assisting individuals with reduced mobility, the focus is always on clear, applicable practical skills.
People Handling Risk Assessment Training
Equip your team to identify and stop risks before they become problems. This training covers both formal and dynamic risk assessment, promoting a mindset of proactive injury prevention across your care setting.
Paediatric Handling
Tailored for those supporting children and young people, this training reflects the specific physical considerations of paediatric care environments such as schools, care homes, day centres and hospitals. It also addresses the additional handling needs of children with disabilities—equipping your team with safe, practical techniques to provide effective and compassionate support.
Bariatric Handling
Our trainers offer specialist guidance on safely supporting individuals with higher body weight, focusing on dignity and comfort. Each session is tailored to encourage an understanding of the unique needs involved, ensuring compassionate and competent care.
Why Choose OFI’s People
Moving and Handling Training?
Tailored Training
Solutions
No two workplaces are the same. Our technical advisors—all qualified osteopaths or physiotherapists—work closely with you to understand your environment, workforce, and daily challenges. This collaborative approach ensures each course is tailored to your specific people moving and handling needs, delivering relevant, practical solutions that make a real difference on the ground.
Expert
Instructors
Every course is delivered by an experienced osteopath or physiotherapist, or specialist consultant. They bring clinical expertise and understanding into every session, explaining anatomy in a clear, practical way that makes sense to your team—no jargon or confusion.
Specialist Training for
Complex Needs
Need support with specific handling scenarios like bariatric or paediatric care? Our expert trainers bring clinical insight and real-world experience to deliver focused training that addresses the unique challenges of your setting. We take the time to understand the context and demands of your specialist area—ensuring every session is relevant, practical, and empowers your team to manage complex situations with confidence and care.
FAQs
At OFI, we know that safe people moving and handling is crucial for protecting both your staff and those in their care. Our expert-led courses are designed to give your team the practical skills and confidence they need to move and support individuals safely and respectfully.
Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive about people moving and handling training, compliance, and best practice.
What is People Moving and Handling? What is People Moving and Handling?
What are the legal requirements for people moving and handling to protect employees? What are the legal requirements for people moving and handling to protect employees?
How can we prevent injuries related to People Moving and Handling? How can we prevent injuries related to People Moving and Handling?
How often should People Moving and Handling training be refreshed? How often should People Moving and Handling training be refreshed?
Can I attend a refresher course if my initial training was with another provider? Can I attend a refresher course if my initial training was with another provider?
How long is an OFI People Moving and Handling certification valid? How long is an OFI People Moving and Handling certification valid?
What should I do if my training certificate has expired? What should I do if my training certificate has expired?
I think I trained with OFI before but can’t remember when. Can you help? I think I trained with OFI before but can’t remember when. Can you help?
How often are OFI's training materials reviewed? How often are OFI's training materials reviewed?
What sets OFI’s training apart from other providers? What sets OFI’s training apart from other providers?
Can OFI’s People Moving and Handling courses be customised to our organisation’s needs? Can OFI’s People Moving and Handling courses be customised to our organisation’s needs?
How do I book training or get a quote from OFI? How do I book training or get a quote from OFI?
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Ready to improve people moving and handling in your organisation? Contact us to discuss your training needs and discover how OFI’s industry expertise can help build a safer, more confident care team.