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Period posters (1st May 2012)
A recently discovered collection of historical RoSPA safety posters will go on public display for the first time alongside Safety and Health Expo.
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BTEC courses (1st February 2012)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched new Safer People and Manual Handling Trainers Courses with BTEC accreditation.
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RoSPA legal seminar (1st February 2012)
"Getting it right when it all goes wrong" will be the theme of a health & safety legal seminar, hosted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) on March 28.
Software share (1st February 2012)
A new partnership has been formed between the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and specialist quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) software provider airsweb.
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Enter now for RoSPA Awards 2012 (1st November 2011)
The entry process is now open for the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2012. Dating back to 1956, RoSPA's awards scheme – the largest and longestrunning occupational safety awards programme in the UK – recogn
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RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards (1st November 2011)
Dating back to 1956,RoSPA's annual awards scheme - the largest and longest-running occupational safety awards programme in the UK - recognises organisations' commitment to accident and ill health prevention. It is open to
Turning safety obstacles into opportunities (26th October 2011)
Finding a way to turn obstacles into opportunities in the world of health and safety is the theme of next month’s RoSPA Health and Safety Forum...
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RoSPA membership offer (1st October 2011)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) will be exhibiting at the A+A 2011 Düsseldorf, reflecting its position as one of the world's leading safety organisations. The society already has members in mor
RoSPA tracks trends in training (1st October 2011)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has brought its moving and handling training up to date with the introduction of an electronic device that helps trainees adopt – and keep – good manual handling habit
Free driving risks seminars (1st September 2011)
Small and medium-sized firms based across South Lanarkshire and Grampian are invited to attend free seminars next month that will help them play a part in making Scotland's roads safer.
RoSPA returns (1st September 2011)
The RoSPA events team has, for the third time, secured the contract to event manage DFA Media's biennial exhibition seminar programme for Drives & Controls, Plant & Asset Management Exhibition, Air-Tech and The Internat
Safety and health forum (1st August 2011)
Pressing on with accident and ill health prevention during difficult economic times is the theme of the RoSPA Scotland Safety and Health Forum, taking place at the Hilton Glasgow Hotel on September 21. Delegates will ex
Annual celebration (1st August 2011)
The RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards ceremony and gala dinner will ake place at the Hilton Glasgow on September 22.
Work-based NVQ (1st June 2011)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a new health and safety qualification which recognises a person's competence using on-thejob performance for assessment, rather than relying on examinations
Win an iPad2 (1st June 2011)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accident's (RoSPA) stand at the Safety and Health Expo will provide information on the full range of services and products offered by the 94- year-old safety charity.
Calls for more practical approach to accident reporting (1st May 2011)
In its response to a consultation on the future of RIDDOR, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has urged a more radical approach to how accidents in Britain’s workplaces are recorded.
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RoSPA urges more radical approach to workplace accident reporting (21st April 2011)
In its response to a consultation on the future of RIDDOR, RoSPA has urged a more radical approach to how accidents in Britain’s workplaces are recorded...
Deadline approaches for entry into 2011 RoSPA Awards (2nd February 2011)
Businesses and organisations wishing to enter the 2011 RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards have just one week left in which to submit their entries...
Meet the experts (1st February 2011)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is launching a new Meet the Experts event series, designed to get attendees up close and personal with best practice in health and safety.
RoSPA hopes for evidence not myths in Lord Young’s review (1st October 2010)
With the publication of Lord Young’s review into health & safety law due soon, RoSPA has spoken out to say it is hoping for objective recommendations based on real evidence rather than previously-debunked myths...
With the publication of Lord Young’s review into health & safety law due soon, RoSPA has spoken out to say it is hoping for objective recommendations based on real evidence rather than previously-debunked myths.
WISH report (1st October 2010)
RoSPA has conducted an investigation into worker involvement in safety and health (WISH) in nonunionised workplaces in Scotland for the HSE. The initiative built on evidence that organisations with "properly involved"
NEBOSH course (1st October 2010)
RoSPA has run its first scheduled training course for the new NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification (Level 2). Eleven delegates attended the four-day course at the safety charity’s Birmingham headquarters in S
On course for training (1st September 2010)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has enhanced its training portfolio with the introduction of the new NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification (Level 2).
Health & safety committees: RoSPA wants to hear from you (3rd June 2010)
RoSPA wants to hear the views of health and safety committees up and down the country as it seeks to pin down what is needed for the effective leadership of accident and ill health prevention by line managers and team leaders...
RoSPA recognises safety performance in the construction industry (1st June 2010)
The construction industry featured prominently in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2010 with over 700 of the 1,750 winners coming from this sector...
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Initiative to cut confusion (1st June 2010)
RoSPA is leading a new initiative which it says will reduce employers' confusion about which health and safety qualifications workers need to hold and which training courses they need to undertake.
Ensuring safe advice throughout the supply chain (1st June 2010)
The BSIF has become aware of issues regarding the difficulties in accessing suitable safety equipment and receiving relevant advice within deep supply chains.
Daily offers on RoSPA stand (1st May 2010)
An eco driving simulator will be among the features on RoSPA's stand at this year's Safety and Health Expo.
It's show time (1st May 2010)
Safety & Health Expo returns to the NEC,Birmingham, from 11th to 13th May 2010. This year's event includes an exhibition comprising more than 300 exhibitors as well as a number of educational features
RoSPA unveils new website (30th March 2010)
RoSPA’s mission to save lives and reduce injuries has been brought bang up to date with the unveiling of a new interactive website that includes a frequently asked questions database...
Lighten carbon load and save lives on the road, urges RoSPA (15th December 2009)
RoSPA has a road safety challenge for PM Gordon Brown as he attends the Copenhagen summit – cut carbon emissions and save lives by putting the UK’s clocks forward...
Homer Simpson becomes an unlikely safety pinup (1st December 2009)
Homer Simpson - perhaps the most accident-prone safety inspector of all time - is appearing on a range of new posters RoSPA...
Entry opens for 2010 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards (1st November 2009)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched its 2010 Occupational Health and Safety Awards.
Entry opens for 2010 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards (26th October 2009)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched its 2010 Occupational Health and Safety Awards, coinciding with the anniversary of a law that led to major improvements in the protection of workers...
RoSPA launches employee safety assessment tool (1st October 2009)
A new tool to help organisations establish the safety training needs of their staff has been launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Independent audit (1st September 2009)
Although they have many advantages, in-house audits can carry pitfalls, particularly as they are neither independent nor necessarily impartial. To counteract this, RoSPA has developed its Independent Inhouse Audit, a ne
Timely help (1st September 2009)
Firms are being offered a helping hand meeting working time rules with a new service from RoSPA.
Staying focussed under pressure is Scotland conference theme (1st July 2009)
Staying focused under pressure is the theme of this year’s RoSPA Scotland Occupational Safety and Health at Work Congress. Taking place on Wednesday, September 23 at the Hilton Glasgow the conference aims to resource d
Training on offer to improve safety of young drivers at work (30th June 2009)
Concerns that young people are not equipped for driving at work are being addressed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, which is developing free workshops to tackle issues uncovered in a major study of the problem...
RoSPA: International course (1st June 2009)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) now offers training for an internationally-recognised safety management qualification.
RoSPA seeks a young person for top role in road safety (19th May 2009)
Young people are being invited to take the lead in road safety with an opportunity to head up a project with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents...
Keep your eyes on the road (1st May 2009)
With a recession in full swing, crucial developments in legislation and the Government planning its road safety strategy for beyond 2010, there has never been a better time to evaluate approaches to fleet safety says RoSPA'
RoSPA course tasters (1st May 2009)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) will be painting the Safety & Health Expo 2009 red with an extensive exhibition stand.
Safety bodies welcome accident data breathrough (27th January 2009)
Safety organisations have welcomed a significant step towards the reinstatement of injury data collection across the UK after research found a lack of information was hampering efforts to save lives and reduce injuries...
Balance safety to protect freedom, says RoSPA (1st December 2008)
The Chief Executive of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has said people need to be given the correct information so that they can decide for themselves what risks they want to take.
Prepare now for RoSPA awards (18th November 2008)
Businesses and organisations are being encouraged to prepare now for the 2009 RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards to be sure they can meet the entry deadline...
Calls for more action on work-related road safety (3rd November 2008)
RoSPA has welcomed a report from the House of Commons Transport Committee saying that more needs to be done to investigate deaths in work-related road accidents...
Young drivers at work: Questionnaire for employers (2nd October 2008)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a major research study aimed at helping young drivers to stay safe when they are on the road as part of their job...
Tender assistance service launched (1st October 2008)
RoSPA has launched a new service to help organisations both large and small meet the health and safety requirements stipulated in many tender documents...
Raising standards in SMEs (1st August 2008)
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Overcoming risk asessment myths: Seminar for event planners (4th July 2008)
Helping event planners get to grips with risk assessment is the aim of two half-day seminars being run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents...
Driving down accidents (1st June 2008)
The size and weight of vehicles, visibility and stability issues surrounding their operation and a noisy, hectic environment make transport safety a particular challenge on construction sites, says RoSPA's Roger Bibbing
RoSPA risk assessment tool updated (1st June 2008)
RoSPA has launched an improved version of its psychometric risk assessment tool to bring new benefits to organisations wishing to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of their employees' driving.
RoSPA offers free ROADtest upgrade (1st April 2008)
Drivers who pass RoSPA's advanced driving test for "atwork" motorists now have the opportunity to upgrade their qualification free of charge.
Safety audit: new features (1st February 2008)
RoSPA has introduced new features to its flagship health and safety management audit system.
Tailored advice for directors (1st December 2007)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is launching a consultancy service to help directors and senior managers address their vital role in accident and ill-health prevention.
Conference date (1st December 2007)
RoSPA has an impressive line-up of speakers for its Directors' Health and Safety Responsibilities Conference in Cheshire on 28 January.
Focus on safer workplace transport (1st December 2007)
Tackling one of the biggest causes of deaths in the workplace is the aim of a series of events hosted by RoSPA and the HSE.
"Small mindedness" threat to good work on safety (5th November 2007)
The Chief Executive of the RoSPA has hit out at “small-minded bureaucracy” which is in danger of undermining the good work done in the name of health and safety...
RoSPA BONUS FOR DRIVERS (1st October 2007)
Company car drivers trained by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are to get a bonus which will benefit them and their employers - and should keep them safer on the road.
Sir Bill honoured again (4th September 2007)
RoSPA has honoured the Chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC), Sir Bill Callaghan with a Distinguished Service Award...
RoSPA offers directors health and safety advice (4th September 2007)
With the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act finally receiving Royal assent this July, Health and Safety is fast becoming a board level issue, RoSPA is offering advice to business leaders...
Rise in fatal injuries brings health and safety leadership into the spotlight, says RoSPA (7th August 2007)
An increase in the number of work-related deaths announced today has brought home the need for effective leadership of health and safety management, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents...
Good leadership needed (1st August 2007)
An increase in the number of work-related deaths has brought home the need for effective leadership of health and safety management, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Provisional fatal injury figures for
Inform, train and supervise (1st August 2007)
Areview of training needs in your company could be a good time to give your whole health and safety policy a check up, explains the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents' (RoSPA's) occupational safety advisor Roger Bi
RoSPA helps employers to promote safer motorcycling (4th July 2007)
RoSPA is encouraging employers to promote safer motorcycling, as new figures show an increase in the number of riders killed on Great Britain' s roads...
Safety warning to employers after driver paralysed (7th June 2007)
The case of an employee left paralysed when he crashed after working long hours is a warning to all employers that they have to take work-related road safety seriously, says RoSPA...
Top honours for occupational health and safety experts (1st June 2007)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has awarded prestigious honours, one posthumously, to two men for their dedication to making workplaces healthier and safer...
Construction industry triumphs (1st June 2007)
The construction industry claimed more than 550 honours at the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards, including the premier accolade, the Sir George Earle Trophy.
RoSPA launches interactive kit (1st June 2007)
RoSPA launches The Growing Business Safety Kit, developed by RoSPA, is aimed at smaller firms limited in the amount of time or money they can invest in health and safety management.
Driving out road risk (9th May 2007)
With driving considered to be the most dangerous activity undertaken by most people in their working lives, (RoSPA) has stepped up its campaign to encourage employers to manage this risk...
Safety help for small firms (3rd May 2007)
Industry body RoSPA is holding an inquiry to improve help for small firms on health and safety. ..
Local forum (1st April 2007)
Safety Groups UK is the coordinating body for a network of 80 occupational health and safety groups around the country. They provide a local forum for communicating health and safety information nationwide and offer help to e
RoSPA launches new courses (1st April 2007)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has introduced a range of occupational health and safety training courses. Covering key issues, some of the courses are aimed at keeping employers up-todate with regulatory c
Networking Opportunity (1st April 2007)
RoSPA will be holding a giant networking event at Safety 7 Health Expo 2007. 'The Big Network' will offer participants an opportunity to network with health and safety professionals, receive oneto- one advice, exchange ideas
Don't fall foul of phone law (1st February 2007)
RoSPA has welcomed the news that drivers using handheld mobile phones will get three points on their licences from 27 February and warns employers to be sure they are not falling foul of the law Kevin Clinton, RoSPA head of
Enter the RoSPA 2007 Health and Safety awards now (5th January 2007)
The closing date for entries into the RoSPA 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Awards is fast approaching...
RoSPA calls for Health & Safety Awards entries (12th December 2006)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has launched its 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Awards and is aiming for another record number of entries. Entries from every type of workplace are welcome, so why not enter your company?
Guidelines on technology in cars (1st December 2006)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has issued new guidelines to ensure technology in company vehicles is used to improve safety and not to put drivers in danger. The document – Driving for Work: Vehicle Techno
Work-related road safety (1st August 2006)
RoSPA reports increased interest in work-related road safety during the last year.
Pocket guide to ladder safety (1st August 2006)
Ladders and stepladders are involved in a third of all reported falls from height. At work, these accidents account for, on average, 14 deaths and 1200 major injuries each year. It is therefore vital to encourage safe practic
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Be prepared for corporate manslaughter law (8th June 2006)
The implications of impending changes in the law of manslaughter for health and safety management will be examined at a high-level conference in London on July 6.
Keep employees on the road and save money (8th June 2006)
Keep employees on the road and save money
Be prepared for new law (1st June 2006)
The implications of impending changes in the law of corporate manslaughter for health and safety management will be examined at a conference at the CBI Conference Centre in London on the 6th July.
New test for business drivers (1st June 2006)
Company car and van drivers have accident rates 35 to 50% higher than private drivers, and between 800 and 1000 deaths in Britain each year are linked to people being on the road for business, making it the country's biggest occupational health and s
Construction Health and Safety Conference this week (5th May 2006)
Britain’s construction industry is the largest employment sector in the country – and has the second highest rate of reportable injury as well as one of the highest rates of work-related illness.
RoSPA helps beat the dust menace (1st April 2006)
RoSPA is offering a new service to businesses and organisations that want to be certain that dust and noise levels are being properly controlled.
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One event, many topics (1st February 2006)
In the ever-changing world of health and safety, keeping up-todate with the latest information and regulations can be a major headache for professionals. Ignorance is no excuse if something goes wrong, but finding the right source of suitable knowled
RoSPA announces new qualification (1st August 2004)
RoSPA launches a new course in September offering one of the highest qualifications for health and safety professionals. The new National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Level 4 Diploma replaces the existing NEBOSH Diploma 1 and 2
