People Moving and Handling Training for Employees
Practical, Clinically-Led Training to Move and Handle People Safely and Confidently at Work
Direct To Workforce Training in People Moving And Handling
Looking for expert-led people moving and handling training for employees? OFI delivers practical, clinically-led training to help your team move people safely and confidently while reducing injury risk.
Led by qualified osteopaths and physiotherapists, our courses are available on-site at your workplace across the UK. We tailor every session to your work environment, job roles, and industry, helping your team comply with legislation and build long-lasting safety habits.
Whether your organisation works in healthcare, social care, education, or residential support, our courses provide the essential skills to keep both employees and clients safe
Why Choose OFI for People Moving and Handling Training?
✓ Led by People Moving and Handling Experts
All courses are delivered by osteopaths, physiotherapists and clinical experts with real experience in injury prevention, postural factors, and movement techniques.
✓ Training Tailored to Your Team
We tailor each course to reflect the day-to-day challenges your employees face—ensuring it’s practical, relevant, and easy to apply from day one.
✓ Reduce Injuries & Boost Safety
Our training helps prevent back injuries, muscle strain, and time off—going beyond compliance to drive real behavioural change.
✓ Hands-On & Engaging Learning
Employees learn through practical activities, role play, and expert feedback—giving them the confidence and competence to apply skills immediately.
What’s Covered in OFI’s People Moving and Handling Courses?
Our training covers the essential knowledge and techniques your team needs to perform people handling tasks safely and confidently:
✓ Legislation Awareness
Understand the laws and responsibilities that apply to people moving and handling.
✓ Musculoskeletal Health
Learn how posture, repetitive tasks and awkward movements can lead to injuries—and how to avoid them.
✓ Risk Assessment (T.I.L.E.)
Learn to assess and manage risks in real time using the Task, Individual, Load, Environment approach.
✓ Safe Handling Principles
Understand the theory behind effective movement and positioning techniques.
Practical Techniques, including:
- Helping clients with mobility and walking aids
- Managing falls and assisting fallen individuals
- Learn how to safely transfer a person in a chair, bed, or up and down stairs
- Hoisting, slinging, and wheelchair awareness
- Supporting people with limited mobility or special needs
Tailored Training for Your Needs
We provide training for a wide range of care and support settings, including:
- Care homes and residential facilities
- NHS and private healthcare providers
- Community care organisations
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) and mainstream educational settings
- Supported living environments
1-day People Moving and Handling Training
Ideal for new staff or as a full compliance course covering safe techniques, body mechanics, and key legislation.
1-day People Moving and Handling Refresher Training
Perfect for maintaining best practice, rebuilding confidence, and ensuring continued compliance.
Custom Training Available
We can adapt any course content to match your organisation’s roles, equipment, and real-world handling situations. Eg
- Workshops focused on specific tasks or equipment
- Advanced training for high-risk scenarios
Empower your team with safer handling skills—enquire now to book your training.
Contact OFI today for a tailored quote.