Thames Valley IOSH Community - Manual Handling: A Different Perspective

Join the Thames Valley IOSH Community for a thought-provoking and practical session: Manual Handling: A Different Perspective

This military-inspired talk explores the real story behind manual handling, challenging conventional thinking and offering a unique, experience-led perspective. Discover how discipline, mindset and real-world insight can reduce injuries and change the way we approach manual tasks.

We’ll uncover the truth behind common injuries, drawing on lessons learned from military environments and applying them to everyday workplaces.

Whether you're a health and safety professional, team leader, or simply interested in a new take on manual handling, this event offers fresh insight and actionable takeaways.

Harold Floyd is the Lead Instructor at Elite Force Safety, a training provider known for delivering high-impact, military-inspired health and safety training. With a distinguished background in the armed forces, Harold brings a unique approach to manual handling and workplace safety – combining discipline, experience and lived reality. He is passionate about changing mindsets and behaviours on the ground, making training more than just a box-ticking exercise. This is the real manual handling story: uncovering the truth behind injuries!

Don't miss your chance to learn, reflect and rethink manual handling – join us!

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Nike Theatre - Agriculture Building (No59)

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Post Code for Agriculture – RG6 6EU

The event is being held in the Agriculture Building (building number 59) on the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus and you will be directed to the appropriate room by the signage you will see on arrival.

GETTING TO THE UNIVERSITY

We would encourage the use of public transport where possible as the University is very well connected via public transport, and you could lower your carbon footprint. Detailed information about how to get to get to the University of Reading can be found here: reading.ac.uk/findus and information on sustainable travel can be found here: https://sites.reading.ac.uk/sustainability/travel/

Car Parking:

If you are travelling by car, please use Car Park 24 at the Earley Gate entrance to the campus.

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This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge to enhance your professional journey. This event plans to cover the following IOSH competencies: Personal responsibilities and accountabilities (Behavioural) and Continuous improvement (Technical) at Understand and Implement Level.

The event is open to members and non-members.

If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at communities@iosh.com in advance.

This information will be shared with the venue that you are attending to help ensure staff are ready to assist if you need it.

As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at communities@iosh.com thank you for your consideration.

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