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Manual handling

Humber Branch

Date
04 June 2025
Type
Event

Summary

Join us for our June IOSH Humber Branch meeting. Our speaker is Harold Floyd, who is Lead Instructor at Elite Force Safety. Drawing on real-world experience and a military background, Harold will share his unique perspective on why manual handling practices have remained largely unchanged for over 30 years.

This session will explore the long-standing challenges associated with manual handling in the workplace. Despite over three decades of guidance, training and technological development, manual handling injuries continue to account for approximately one-third of all lost-time incidents across industries.

Harold is known for challenging conventional thinking. Using his experiences of working with various industries, he will highlight the importance of culture, communication and engagement when trying to improve manual handling outcomes.

This will not be a technical session, but rather a thought-provoking and experience-led discussion. The aim is to encourage reflection and positive change in how we approach one of the most persistent issues in workplace health and safety.

Who should attend?

This event is open to IOSH members and non-members

Where and when?

  • Type

    In-person

  • Date

    04 June 2025

  • Time

    10:00 – 13:00 BST

  • Venue

    Arco National Distribution Centre, Henry Boot Way, Hull HU4 7DY

Event schedule

10:00 – 10:30 | Arrival, registration and welcome

10:30 – 11:45 | Main session and presentation by Harold Floyd

11:45 – 12:00 | Q&A session

12:00 onwards | Buffet lunch and networking

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Inclusion and accessibility

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to fully participate in and enjoy our events. We are committed to making our events as inclusive and accessible as possible. We welcome and support disabled and/or neurodivergent participants and those who may experience any other barriers to inclusion.

We have aimed to make this event accessible during planning but recognise that accessibility is unique to each person. We are happy to work with you directly to understand any adjustments or accommodations you may need to make the most of your experience. Just let us know when booking!

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