
Sick of manual handling training that doesn’t work?
Provention’s First Move programmes consistently reduce strain-related injuries across all industry sectors.
Most training is forgotten the moment the trainer leaves. First Move changes that. We train people to move with physical Intelligence so safe movement becomes habitual and manual handling injuries are avoided.
Why businesses choose Provention
- It works – Proven to reduce strain-related injuries and boost workforce wellbeing.
- It’s credible – Delivered by Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists with real industry know-how.
- It sticks – A focus on habit change to ensure lasting results.
- Practical – Usable techniques for every manual handling task. Work and out of work.
- It’s flexible – Delivered the way your business needs.Â
How we deliver
Flexible delivery options designed to fit the way your business operates.
- Train-the-Trainer – Build capability in-house.Â
- Provention Trainers – Expert-led sessions delivered directly at your workplace.Â
- Online – Accessible, scalable learning that works across locations and shifts.Â
- Virtual Reality – Cutting-edge immersive training that makes safe movement unforgettable.Â
Who we work with
Proven impact
- Consistently fewer injuries. Healthier, stronger staff.
- Don’t take our word for it – see what our clients say.
- Hear the impact we’ve made on individuals’ lives and physical wellbeing – read their stories.
First Move with Provention: Real change, not another tick-box course.Â

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