Blog Category: People Moving & Handling Training

Bariatric Moving and Handling: The Major Risks Involved in Moving and Handling Bariatric Patients in Hospital Settings

Providing care for bariatric patients in hospital settings introduces a range of unique challenges that require special consideration. Awareness of these risks is essential, as a thorough risk assessment and safe moving and handling…

Rosa Smith24 April 2024

People Moving & Handling

Navigating the Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Bariatric Patient Handling

OFI is thrilled to announce the expansion of our training services, introducing cutting-edge solutions for bariatric patient moving and handling. With over 35 years of industry expertise, our experience working with clients across countless…

Rosa Smith17 January 2024

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It’s All About The Base!

“Your feet are one of the most overworked, underappreciated, and undervalued body parts, and they deserve your attention!” Lloyd Williams, MB BS FRCS (Tr&Orth) London-Based, Leading Consultant Specialist Foot and Ankle SurgeonWhen we’re rushing from…

OFI Training Team16 May 2023

People Moving & Handling Risk Assessment & Management

Repetitive Strain Injuries

A passion for better workplace health and wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. If you’re looking to protect your employees’ musculoskeletal health, you’d benefit from our professional osteopath/physiotherapist-led services.

OFI Training Team18 April 2023

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Health and Safety Statistics 2022

The latest 2021/2022 statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain have recently been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In this blog post we delve into the details.

Steve6 December 2022

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People Moving & Handling Risk Assessment & Management

Moving and Handling in the Health and Social Care industry

Employees in the health and social care sectors may be involved in moving and handling activities such as moving equipment, laundry, catering, distributing supplies or assisting patients/residents in moving. The moving and handling of…

OFI Training Team19 February 2022

People Moving & Handling Training methods

Clinical Individual Award Presented to OFI Trainer Emma Tarpey

OFI congratulates one of its manual handling consultants, Emma Tarpey, for her receipt of an AXREM (Association of Healthcare Technology Providers for Imaging, Radiotherapy and Care) ‘Clinical Individual’ award. This was announced at the…

OFI Training Team28 July 2021