Moving & Handling Training

Expert moving and handling training courses delivered by highly qualified trainers, tailored to your specific workplace needs and keeping your staff safe and confident.

Universal Safety Consultants delivers both moving & handling and manual handling training, helping organisations reduce the risk of injury and support safe working practices.

Whether you need training for moving and handling of people or manual handling of loads, our expert trainers provide practical, workplace-focused programmes that meet all UK health and safety requirements, including the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

Our training covers:

  • Safe lifting and handling techniques

  • Risk assessment and hazard awareness

  • Use of handling equipment

  • Moving and handling of people

  • Legal compliance and best practice

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Our Moving & Handling Training Courses

Moving & Handling of Inanimate Loads

Training for staff who move and handle objects and equipment in their workplace, covering safe lifting techniques, risk assessment and practical guidance to prevent injury.

Moving & Handling of Children

Specialist training for staff who move and handle children in schools, care settings, and healthcare environments, covering safe techniques and best practice for paediatric handling.

Moving & Handling of People

Comprehensive training for staff who move and handle people in their day-to-day roles, covering safe techniques, risk assessment, and the use of handling equipment.

Moving & Handling for Trainers

Specialist training for those who need to deliver moving and handling training within their own organisation, covering training techniques, legal requirements and practical demonstration skills.

Moving & Handling for Therapy

Specialist courses for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working in rehabilitation settings.

Why Choose Universal Safety Consultants for Moving & Handling Training?

With over 25 years of experience, our expert trainers deliver engaging, practical moving and handling training that is tailored to your organisation's specific needs.

  • Highly qualified and experienced trainers

  • Practical, hands-on training sessions

  • Tailored to your specific workplace

  • Training for all types of environments

  • Excellent client satisfaction record

  • Training available at your premises

What Our Clients Say

Here's what some of our moving-and-handling training clients have to say about Universal Safety Consultants.