RoSPA Press Office : Press Releases : 2003

A record 1,100 businesses and organisations are to be honoured at RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Awards next week. Most of the awards, sponsored by RMC Group plc, will be presented at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel at the NEC on May 21 and 22. Full Story»

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said today that it was “appalled” by the Government’s decision to axe the major source of data used in the fight against home and leisure accidents. The Department of Trade and Industry is to scrap the Home and Leisure Accident Surveillance System, which has been in existence since 1976. The system, often referred to as HASS and LASS, gives details of the types of accidents which people have and the products and equipment that contribute to them. Full Story»

Easter coach travellers are being urged to put on their seatbelts to keep safe and to prepare for new European laws. Legislation is being introduced in Europe to make it compulsory to wear seatbelts on coaches, but at present most passengers don’t buckle up. Full Story»

DIY and gardening accidents are expected to soar during the Easter break as people spruce up their homes following the wear and tear of winter. Easter is the first long weekend for thousands of families since the Christmas holiday, and is traditionally the time for repair jobs, decorating and clearing up the lawn and flower beds. Full Story»

Every year over 70,000 people living in Northern Ireland attend hospital because of an accident in their home, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said today. Nearly 10,000 of them will be admitted because of their injury and 100 will die. To raise public awareness, a roadshow organised by RoSPA and co-ordinated by local Environmental Health Departments, will be touring the province in April in a bid to cut these deaths and injuries. Full Story»

A new campaign to stop “man’s best friend” from becoming a killer in your car is being launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Thousands of leaflets on carrying pets safely in vehicles have been produced by RoSPA in time for Crufts dog show tomorrow (March 6). Full Story»

Visitors to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents stand at Safety & Health Expo 2003 will have a chance to win a prize worth more than £6,500. A free draw winner will be given a place on RoSPA’s NEBOSH National Diploma Part 1 - full course, including five weeks accommodation sponsored by Moathouse Hotels, and the examination fee. Full Story»

The three groups of motorists most at risk on UK roads - the young, the old and company car and van drivers - will be put under the spotlight by RoSPA next week. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents National Road Safety Congress, in association with Britax, will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, from Monday to Wednesday (March 3-5). Full Story»

RoSPA is offering a platform for people with proven ideas for stopping home accidents to spread the word about their success. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is seeking speakers for its national home safety congress in November entitled Reducing Home Accidents – What Works?. Full Story»

Three leading safety organisations are calling on the Government to make radical reforms in the way in which insurers provide cover to compensate employees injured or made ill at work. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and the British Safety Council have joined forces to press for stronger links between Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance (ELCI) and health and safety management. Full Story»