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| 08/05/08 : CLIMBING WALL TO INSPIRE A SENSIBLE APPROACH TO SAFETY | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents will be offering visitors the chance to scale an eight-metre climbing wall at Europe’s biggest annual health and safety exhibition next week. Full Story» |
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| 06/05/08 : MORE THAN 1,500 ORGANISATIONS WIN SAFETY HONOURS | ||||
A record 1,500 businesses and organisations will be honoured at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Occupational Health and Safety Awards next week. Full Story» |
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| 23/04/08 : WORKPLACE DEATH TOLL MUST NOT BE IGNORED | ||||
The equivalent of a jumbo-jet-load of passengers dies every fortnight in Britain because of the failure to ensure safe and healthy conditions in workplaces, RoSPA said as Workers’ Memorial Day (April 28) approaches. Full Story» |
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| 03/04/08 : DIRECTORS WARNED AS CORPORATE KILLING LAW IMPLEMENTED | ||||
Directors and senior managers will find themselves under increasing scrutiny if work-related deaths happen as a result of gross corporate failures, RoSPA said ahead of next week’s implementation of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act. Full Story» |
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| 26/03/08 : CUTTING DEATHS, INJURIES AND ILL-HEALTH IN CONSTRUCTION | ||||
A RoSPA conference featuring top speakers from across the construction industry will hear that it is time for clients, contractors and suppliers to raise their game if work-related deaths, injuries and ill-health are to be cut. Full Story» |
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| 17/03/08 : RoSPA OFFERS FREE BTEC OPPORTUNITY TO AT-WORK DRIVERS | ||||
Drivers who pass RoSPA’s prestigious advanced driving test for “at-work” motorists now have the opportunity to upgrade their qualification free of charge. Full Story» |
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| 04/02/08 : CONFERENCE TO LOOK AT A MAJOR CAUSE OF WORKPLACE DEATHS | ||||
Preventing workplace transport accidents, which claimed 66 lives last year, will be the aim of a conference run by RoSPA and the Health and Safety Executive. Full Story» |
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| 31/01/08 : NEW BENEFITS FOR ORGANISATIONS UNDERGOING A RoSPA AUDIT | ||||
RoSPA’s flagship health and safety management audit system has been enhanced by the introduction of new features for first-time and existing clients. Full Story» |
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| 28/01/08 : IMPRESSIVE SPEAKER LINE-UP FOR RoSPA LEADERS CONFERENCE | ||||
A host of nationally recognised speakers has been announced for a prestigious leadership conference run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 25/01/08 : HEALTH AND SAFETY IS WINNER IN LOCAL GROUPS’ SUCCESS | ||||
Local groups that play a vital part in securing safe and healthy working in businesses throughout the UK have been honoured at a national awards ceremony. Full Story» |
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| 23/01/08 : NEW MENTORING PACKAGE TO HELP RoSPA’S DIPLOMA STUDENTS | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a free mentoring package to support health and safety professionals working towards the prestigious NEBOSH National Diploma (Level 6). Full Story» |
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| 17/01/08 : CLOSING DATE NEARS FOR RoSPA HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARDS | ||||
Only a month remains for businesses and organisations to enter this year’s RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards. Full Story» |
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| 10/01/08 : NEW TRAINING AND QUALITY MANAGER FOR RoSPA’S FLEET TEAM | ||||
Rick Wood has joined RoSPA’s Driver and Fleet Solutions team as Training and Quality Assurance Manager. He will be responsible for the Society’s portfolio of training courses and resources for managing occupational road risk. Full Story» |
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| 13/12/07 : MOVE TO CUT SAFETY “RED TAPE” HITTING SMALL BUSINESSES | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is launching an initiative to reduce health and safety “red tape” that can hinder small and medium-sized businesses. Full Story» |
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| 12/12/07 : RoSPA FLEET SOLUTIONS HELP “WALKING BUS” TO STAY SAFE | ||||
A group of Cheshire children are safer on their winter walk to school thanks to the Driver and Fleet Solutions Department at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 06/12/07 : NEW AWARD TO HIGHLIGHT WORKER INVOLVEMENT IN SAFETY | ||||
Businesses and organisations that include workers in making decisions about managing health and safety have the chance to win a new award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 06/12/07 : RoSPA WINS APPROVAL AS COMPETENCE QUALIFICATION CENTRE | ||||
RoSPA Driver and Fleet Solutions Department is now an approved centre to train passenger transport and road haulage managers needing a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). Full Story» |
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| 29/11/07 : RoSPA and HSE FOCUS ON SAFER WORKPLACE TRANSPORT | ||||
Tackling one of the biggest causes of deaths in the workplace is the aim of a series of events hosted by RoSPA and the Health and Safety Executive. Full Story» |
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| 28/11/07 : BUSINESSES URGED TO PLAY PART IN CUTTING SCOTLAND’S ROAD DEATHS | ||||
Latest figures showing a 10 per cent increase in deaths on Scotland’s roads are a reminder to businesses to ensure they are playing their part in trying to reduce the toll, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said today. Full Story» |
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| 26/11/07 : RoSPA OFFERS TAILORED SAFETY ADVICE TO DIRECTORS | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is launching a specialist consultancy service to help directors and senior managers address their vital role in accident and ill-health prevention. Full Story» |
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| 22/11/07 : ADDITIONAL DATE AND VENUE FOR SELL-OUT RoSPA CONFERENCE | ||||
RoSPA has added a new date and venue for a popular conference in response to growing demand from organisations wanting information about the health and safety role of directors and senior managers. Full Story» |
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| 21/11/07 : COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR RoSPA HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARDS | ||||
The countdown has begun for entries for the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards, which honoured a record 1,400 winners last year. Full Story» |
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| 26/10/07 : SAFETY CHARITY’S ANGER OVER “LOW” BP DEATH-BLAST FINE | ||||
The fine imposed on oil giant BP following the deaths of 15 people in America was described as “outrageous” today by Tom Mullarkey, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 22/10/07 : SAFER PEOPLE HANDLING FOCUS AS EURO WEEK GETS UNDERWAY | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging care providers to focus on safer people handling in order to prevent injuries to their staff and patients. Full Story» |
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| 28/09/07 : RoSPA MARKS CONSULTANT’S SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTS | ||||
A consultant from Wales with a worldwide reputation in health and safety has been presented with a Distinguished Service Award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 27/09/07 : CASUALTY FIGURES SHOW NEED FOR DRIVERS TO IMPROVE SKILLS | ||||
Britain’s road casualty figures released today show the need for drivers to take refresher training and not just rely on the skills they picked up when they passed their test, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said. Full Story» |
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| 26/09/07 : STRONGER LEADERSHIP CRUCIAL IF UK TO LEAD THE WAY ON SAFETY | ||||
Renewed efforts to prevent accidents and ill-health at work are needed if the UK is to rise to the challenge of leading by example, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said today. Full Story» |
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| 24/09/07 : WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE SCOTLAND SAFER AND HEALTHIER | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is this week bringing together many of Scotland’s high performing organisations to exchange health and safety ideas and best practice. Full Story» |
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| 19/09/07 : SCOTTISH COMPANIES TO COLLECT HEALTH AND SAFETY HONOURS | ||||
Scotland’s top award for occupational health and safety will be presented to Aramark Limited Offshore next week. Around 100 other organisations will also be honoured at the Glasgow event. Full Story» |
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| 17/09/07 : RoSPA “BONUS” TO MAKE COMPANY DRIVERS SAFER | ||||
Company car drivers trained by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents are to get a bonus which will benefit them and their employers - and should keep them safer on the road. Full Story» |
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| 21/08/07 : RoSPA HAS NEW HEAD OF DRIVER AND FLEET SOLUTIONS | ||||
Simon Protano has been appointed as the new Head of Driver and Fleet Solutions at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 20/08/07 : BOSSES URGED TO STEP UP TO ACCIDENT PREVENTION CHALLENGE | ||||
Business leaders will be briefed on the importance of their role in saving lives and reducing injuries at two prestigious RoSPA events. Full Story» |
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| 15/08/07 : RoSPA HONOURS SIR BILL CALLAGHAN | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has given its top honour for an individual’s contribution to health and safety at work to Sir Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission. Full Story» |
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| 26/07/07 : HEALTH AND SAFETY LEADERSHIP IN THE SPOTLIGHT, SAYS RoSPA | ||||
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. Full Story» |
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| 19/07/07 : NEW LINK FOR RoSPA AND SCOTLAND’S FIRE CHIEFS | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Chief Fire Officers Association Scotland have forged a new partnership so that they can work more closely to reduce deaths and injuries. Full Story» |
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| 03/07/07 : RoSPA HELPS EMPLOYERS TO PROMOTE SAFER MOTORCYCLING | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is encouraging employers to promote safer motorcycling, as new figures show an increase in the number of riders killed on Great Britain’s roads. Full Story» |
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| 30/05/07 : TOP HONOURS FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPERTS | ||||
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. Full Story» |
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| 25/05/07 : COSTAIN NAMED BEST OF 1,400 SAFETY WINNERS BY RoSPA | ||||
RoSPA’s premier occupational health and safety award, the Sir George Earle Trophy, has been presented to Costain Major Civil Engineering Division. The company was chosen as the best of more than 1,400 winners at this year’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Occupational Health and Safety Awards. Full Story» |
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| 25/05/07 : TESCO.COM WINS TOP WORK-RELATED ROAD SAFETY AWARD | ||||
The home shopping division of the UK’s largest retailer has been recognised by RoSPA for its exemplary approach to work-related road safety. Tesco.com – Home Shopping Delivery won the prestigious RoSPA MORR Trophy in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Occupational Health and Safety Awards. Full Story» |
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| 25/05/07 : CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRIUMPHS AT SAFETY AWARDS | ||||
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. Full Story» |
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| 24/05/07 : RoSPA LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE SAFETY KIT FOR GROWING FIRMS | ||||
An innovative tool to help growing businesses get to grips with health and safety has been unveiled by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 18/05/07 : RoSPA CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON OLYMPIC SAFETY | ||||
The challenge of preventing deaths and injuries among construction workers during preparations for the London 2012 Olympics will be among the issues under the spotlight at a national conference next week. Full Story» |
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| 16/05/07 : DIRECTORS MUST LEAD THE WAY ON HEALTH AND SAFETY | ||||
Influential directors from some of the UK’s top companies will gather next week to review the skills they need to play a leading role in health and safety management. Full Story» |
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| 15/05/07 : RoSPA SAFETY AWARDS GO TO MORE THAN 1,400 ORGANISATIONS | ||||
More than 1,400 businesses and organisations will be honoured at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Occupational Health and Safety Awards next week. Full Story» |
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| 10/05/07 : SILVERSTONE EXPERIENCE TO REWARD SAFE AT-WORK DRIVING | ||||
Ryder Plc is working with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and Silverstone to recognise high safety standards among its occupational drivers. Full Story» |
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| 03/05/07 : FREE CLINIC TO HELP SMALLER FIRMS WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY | ||||
Small and medium-sized companies can have their health and safety questions answered at a free advice clinic hosted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 27/04/07 : RoSPA INQUIRY FOCUSES ON SAFETY HELP FOR SMALL FIRMS | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is holding an inquiry to improve help for small firms on health and safety. Full Story» |
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| 25/04/07 : SAFETY WARNING TO EMPLOYERS AFTER DRIVER PARALYSED | ||||
The case of an employee left paralysed when he crashed after working long hours was a warning to all employers that they have to take work-related road safety seriously, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said today. Full Story» |
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| 10/04/07 : NEW GUIDE TO KEEP VOLUNTEERS SAFE ON THE ROAD | ||||
RoSPA has launched a new handbook to help volunteer drivers avoid accidents and injuries to themselves, their passengers and other road users. Full Story» |
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| 05/04/07 : RoSPA AND TESCO TACKLE WORK-RELATED ROAD RISK | ||||
An innovative driving challenge lies ahead of delivery staff at the UK’s largest supermarket chain, thanks to a unique partnership between RoSPA and Tesco. Full Story» |
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| 20/03/07 : SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY | ||||
A room full of views will be provided by RoSPA at Europe’s biggest health and safety event being held in Birmingham. The Society is staging The Big Network at Safety and Health Expo at the NEC on May 23. Full Story» |
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| 15/02/07 : DIRECTORS MUST MEET NEW HEALTH AND SAFETY CHALLENGES | ||||
Directors have to take the lead in managing health and safety in their companies, a national conference organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents will be told. Full Story» |
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| 12/02/07 : RoSPA TURNS SPOTLIGHT ON CARE SECTOR SAFETY | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is to hold its first briefings on health and safety in the care sector. Full Story» |
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| 09/02/07 : CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT SAFETY GROUPS UK | ||||
As part of its mission to become a key player in the health and safety system, Safety Groups UK will be exhibiting at Safety & Health Expo. Full Story» |
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| 02/02/07 : GROUPS SHOW HEALTH AND SAFETY IS A WINNER | ||||
The valuable role played by volunteers who promote health and safety to businesses and organisations in their area has been celebrated at a national awards ceremony. Full Story» |
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| 22/01/07 : WARNING TO BOSSES AS MOBILE PHONE LAW GETS NEW TEETH | ||||
RoSPA today welcomed the news that drivers using hand-held mobile phones will get three points on their licences from February 27 – and warned employers to be sure they are not falling foul of the law. Full Story» |
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| 05/01/07 : RoSPA SCOOPS ANOTHER AWARD FOR FLEET SAFETY SOFTWARE | ||||
An online risk assessment tool that gives organisations a better idea of their employees’ strengths and weaknesses behind the wheel has won a second award for its pioneering approach to road safety. Full Story» |
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| 18/12/06 : ACCLAIM FOR BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY WINNERS | ||||
Kellogg Supply Services of Manchester have won the top award for behavioural safety from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and Ryder Marsh. Full Story» |
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| 29/11/06 : RoSPA LAUNCHES 2007 HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAMME | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched its 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Awards and is aiming for another record number of entries. Full Story» |
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| 27/11/06 : BUSINESSES SHOULD FOCUS ON COMPANY DRIVER TRAINING | ||||
The importance of assessment and training for people who drive as part of their job is stressed in new guidance from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.Full Story» |
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| 16/11/06 : SAFETY CHECKS NEEDED FOR TECHNOLOGY IN COMPANY CARS | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has issued new guidelines for employers to ensure technology in company vehicles is used to improve safety and not to put drivers in danger. Full Story» |
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| 13/11/06 : DOUBLE SUCCESS FOR RoSPA STAFF | ||||
RoSPA is celebrating the achievements of two of its experts in the sphere of occupational health and safety. Roger Bibbings, the Society’s Occupational Safety Adviser, and Karen McDonnell, Head of RoSPA Scotland, have both received prestigious honours from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Full Story» |
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| 19/10/06 : ONLINE TOOL RELAUNCHED FOR YOUNG WORKER CAMPAIGN | ||||
A website promoting the safety of young workers has been revamped to coincide with this year’s European Week for Safety and Health at Work. Full Story» |
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| 29/09/06 : AWARDS FOR SCOTLAND’S HEALTH AND SAFETY LEADERS | ||||
ScottishPower Fleet Business has won Scotland’s top occupational health and safety award at a ceremony in Glasgow honouring around 130 businesses and organisations. Full Story» |
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| 29/09/06 : HONOURS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY CHAMPIONS | ||||
Two men who have played an outstanding part in promoting workplace health and safety have been presented with Distinguished Service Awards by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 27/09/06 : WORKER ENGAGEMENT: THE KEY TO IMPROVING SAFETY? | ||||
The findings of a landmark study into the involvement of workers in health and safety will be unveiled at the RoSPA Scotland Safety and Health at Work Congress tomorrow. Full Story» |
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| 27/09/06 : GOING PUBLIC ON PERFORMANCE: TELLING IT HOW IT IS | ||||
An online tool to help organisations showcase their commitment to health and safety has undergone a major overhaul. RoSPA’s Going Public on Performance website (www.gopop.org.uk) was relaunched at the RoSPA Scotland Safety and Health at Work Congress, which opened in Glasgow today. Full Story» |
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| 26/09/06 : OVERCOMING COSTLY WORKPLACE ACHES AND PAINS | ||||
The findings of a study on tackling Britain’s most common occupational illness will be presented at the RoSPA Scotland Safety and Health at Work Congress this week. Full Story» |
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| 21/09/06 : SAFETY EXCHANGE IN LEICESTER | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is to stage the latest of its highly successful Safety Awareness Exchanges in Leicester. Full Story» |
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| 11/09/06 : EXPANDING SAFETY HORIZONS IN SCOTLAND | ||||
Addressing injury prevention and safety in the wider context of public health will be a key theme of this month’s RoSPA Scotland Safety and Health at Work Congress. Full Story» |
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| 07/09/06 : FLEETS MUST BE READY FOR CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER LAW | ||||
RoSPA is to brief fleet bosses on the new corporate manslaughter law, which will cover road deaths caused by an organisation’s lack of care as well as fatalities in the workplace.Full Story» |
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| 31/08/06 : RoSPA’s COURSE FEES FALL THIS AUTUMN | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is offering attractive discounts on its training courses this autumn. Full Story» |
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| 16/08/06 : AWARDS TO RECOGNISE BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY LEADERS | ||||
RoSPA and behavioural-safety specialists Ryder-Marsh* are seeking businesses and organisations that lead the way in avoiding accidents by eliminating human error.Full Story» |
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| 14/08/06 : RoSPA OFFERS ITS “STAMP OF APPROVAL” | ||||
RoSPA is offering its “stamp of approval” for workplace health and safety training courses run by other organisations. Full Story» |
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| 21/07/06 : CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER BILL WELCOMED | ||||
Companies which pay scant regard to managing health and safety are on notice as the Government finally publishes its Bill to reform the law so corporations can be successfully prosecuted for manslaughter following work-related deaths. Full Story» |
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| 22/06/06 : INTEREST BOOMING IN WORK-RELATED ROAD SAFETY | ||||
RoSPA has experienced a massive growth in interest in work-related road safety in the last year.Full Story» |
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| 07/06/06 : SCOTLAND’S FIRST SAFETY AWARENESS EXCHANGE | ||||
RoSPA is to stage its first Safety Awareness Exchange in Scotland this month. It will look at ways to improve safety at work while also benefiting people in all areas of their lives.Full Story» |
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| 19/05/06 : “BE PREPARED” FOR CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER LAW | ||||
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.Full Story» |
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| 16/05/06 : “SENSIBLE SAFETY” – THE VIEW FROM THE TOP | ||||
RoSPA’s Acting Chief Executive Errol Taylor got to grips with the “sensible safety” debate by testing his nerve on a climbing wall at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Full Story» |
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| 12/05/06 : NAVAL BASE WINS TOP HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARD | ||||
Naval Base Commander (NBC) Devonport has been presented with RoSPA’s top occupational health and safety award, the Sir George Earle Trophy. It is awarded for the most outstanding performance in health and safety by a company or organisation. Full Story» |
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| 12/05/06 : HEALTH AND SAFETY CAMPAIGNERS HONOURED | ||||
Two experts renowned for their outstanding contribution to the world of occupational health and safety have been presented with Distinguished Service Awards by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. The presentations to Gary Booton and Nina Wrighton were made at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Awards. Full Story» |
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| 09/05/06 : NEW ADVANCED TEST SETS BENCHMARK FOR BUSINESS DRIVERS | ||||
The first advanced driving test designed purely for business drivers was launched today by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and DriveTech (UK) Limited in an effort to cut deaths and injuries on Britain’s roads. Full Story» |
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| 09/05/06 : MORE ACTION NEEDED TO IMPROVE PROTECTION FOR WORKERS | ||||
Speaking at RoSPA’s National Safety and Health at Work Congress today, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Minister for Health and Safety, insisted that Britain must make further improvements to its health and safety record.Full Story» |
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| 05/05/06 : WORKER INVOLVEMENT PAYS OFF FOR BUSINESS AND SAFETY | ||||
Businesses will benefit if they involve the whole workforce in striving for higher standards of health and safety performance, a national conference organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents will be told next week.Full Story» |
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| 03/05/06 : GOLDEN DAYS FOR RoSPA HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARD WINNERS | ||||
Fifty years of recognising health and safety excellence will be marked next week when more than 1,300 businesses and organisations receive awards from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.Full Story» |
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| 27/04/06 : COMPANIES MISSING CHANCE TO PREVENT FLEET ACCIDENTS | ||||
Employers are missing opportunities to stop their drivers from becoming offenders or crash victims, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said today.Full Story» |
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| 26/04/06 : RoSPA BACKS PLEA FOR SAFER WORLD OF WORK | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is calling on employers to give their full support to Friday’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work.Full Story» |
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| 14/03/06 : RoSPA HELPS BEAT THE MENACES OF DUST AND NOISE | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is offering a new service to businesses and organisations that want to be certain that noise and dust levels are being properly controlled. Full Story» |
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| 09/03/06 : CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER WARNING TO POOR PERFORMERS | ||||
RoSPA has welcomed this week’s announcement that the Government is determined to press ahead with proposals to create a new offence of corporate manslaughter. Full Story» |
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| 21/02/06 : RoSPA STEPS UP HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING IN THE REGIONS | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is expanding the number of occupational health and safety training courses it offers at major regional centres.Full Story» |
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| 16/02/06 : JOIN THE ACTION IN THE RoSPA MEMBER ZONE | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a new website especially for its members. It includes interactive features such as discussion forums and monthly polls on topical health and safety issues.Full Story» |
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| 02/02/06 : AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL WORKPLACE SAFETY | ||||
The newly-formed Safety Groups UK is to sign a groundbreaking agreement with the Health and Safety Executive as part if its campaign to become increasingly influential in the health and safety world.Full Story» |
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| 02/02/06 : AWARDS FOR SPREADING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY WORD | ||||
Occupational health and safety groups from around the UK have been rewarded for their commitment to making the workplace safer during 2005. Full Story» |
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| 19/01/06 : FRESH CHANCES TO BENEFIT FROM SAFETY EXCHANGE | ||||
Following the success of its first Safety Awareness Exchange, RoSPA has announced dates for two more of the events which allow safety professionals to gather information in a more flexible way.Full Story» |
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| 18/01/06 : NEW ORGANISATION TO BOOST LOCAL WORKPLACE SAFETY | ||||
A new organisation aiming to become a key player in the UK health and safety system will be launched next week.Full Story» |
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| 13/01/06 : NEW SPOTLIGHT ON WORK-RELATED ROAD SAFETY | ||||
RoSPA puts work-related road safety back in the spotlight on February 22 with a new seminar on managing occupational road risk.Full Story» |
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| 22/12/05 : RoSPA BACKS INSURERS’ CARE AND COMPENSATION PLANS | ||||
RoSPA has welcomed proposals by the Association of British Insurers to help accident victims.Full Story» |
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| 16/12/05 : COMPANIES CAN’T IGNORE DRIVERS’ DRINK AND DRUGS POLICIES | ||||
The need for companies to have proper policies to manage the problems of drink or drug driving by their employees is stressed in new guidelines from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Extended licensing hours are adding to concerns about those who drive as part of their job.Full Story» |
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| 15/12/05 : WORK CAN KEEP YOU SAFE AT HOME THIS CHRISTMAS! | ||||
Britain’s bosses are being urged to play their part in ensuring employees return safe and sound after the Christmas break by helping them avoid the pitfalls of the festive season. Full Story» |
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| 01/12/05 : RoSPA BRINGING HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING TO ABERDEEN | ||||
RoSPA will be offering some of its most popular occupational health and safety training courses in Aberdeen in the new year. It is part of RoSPA’s campaign to ensure high-quality training is easily available to businesses and organisations throughout the UK. Full Story» |
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| 23/11/05 : BOSSES URGED TO CUT ROAD JOURNEYS IN BAD WEATHER | ||||
With treacherous weather conditions expected around the UK over the next few days and a severe winter forecast, RoSPA is urging bosses to ensure employees are not making unnecessary road journeys. Full Story» |
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| 11/10/05 : SAFETY EXCHANGE OFFERS NEW WAY TO GATHER INFORMATION | ||||
RoSPA is offering safety professionals a more flexible way to gather all the information they need by attending one event and concentrating only on the issues that concern them. Full Story» |
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| 05/10/05 : NEW WARNING TO CAR FLEET BOSSES OVER MOBILE PHONE USE | ||||
New figures on the use of mobile phones by drivers were a warning to all fleet bosses to ensure they had clear policies in place to manage the problem, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said today. Full Story» |
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| 30/09/05 : OFFSHORE CATERERS WIN SCOTLAND’S TOP SAFETY AWARD | ||||
A company providing offshore catering, accommodation and facilities management services for the oil industry has won Scotland’s top occupational health and safety award. Full Story» |
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| 29/09/05 : SAFETY CHALLENGE TO SCOTLAND’S TOP BUSINESSES | ||||
Scottish businesses and organisations with excellent health and safety records are being urged to join forces to help other companies cut deaths and injuries in the workplace. Full Story» |
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| 22/09/05 : SAFETY FIRST FOR RoSPA STAFF IN SCOTLAND | ||||
Two managers with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in Scotland have become the first people in the United Kingdom to be awarded with the degree of Master in Safety Promotion. Full Story» |
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| 20/09/05 : MAKING A CASE FOR “SENSIBLE SAFETY” IN SCOTLAND | ||||
“Sensible safety” will be promoted at the RoSPA Scotland Safety and Health at Work Congress next week. Full Story» |
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| 15/09/05 : NEW BOOK LOOKS AT A DECADE OF WORKPLACE SAFETY | ||||
Ideas and thinking that have helped to shape the world of health and safety during the past decade have been brought together in a new book ”Parting Shots” by Roger Bibbings, Occupational Safety Adviser for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 08/09/05 : RoSPA SEMINAR LOOKS AT “CASH FOR CARS” AND SAFETY | ||||
The latest work-related road safety issues facing businesses and organisations will be tackled at a seminar staged by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents on November 2. Full Story» |
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| 18/08/05 : FREE SAFETY ADVICE FOR SCOTTISH BUSINESSES | ||||
Businesses and organisations in Scotland are being offered free health and safety advice. RoSPA experts will be giving updates and guidance on key issues facing health and safety professionals at a special breakfast briefing being staged from 9-10am at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow, on Thursday, September 29. Full Story» |
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| 26/06/05 : COMPANIES PRAISED FOR BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY SYSTEMS | ||||
RoSPA and Ryder Marsh have honoured more than 30 businesses for the way they manage behavioural safety. The top award – the Allan Poole Award for Outstanding Achievement – went to Kier Support Services of Sandy, Bedfordshire. Full Story» |
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| 20/06/05 : SCOTLAND’S EMERGENCY SERVICES TO FOCUS ON ROAD SAFETY | ||||
Scotland’s emergency services will attend a RoSPA seminar tomorrow (June 21) to look at methods to improve the way they manage their own safety on the road and how their driving affects other road users. Full Story» |
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| 14/05/05 : WORLDWIDE INTEREST AS RoSPA TRAINING VIDEOS GO ON-LINE | ||||
Customers from around the world are signing up for a new RoSPA service, which allows its popular occupational health and safety training videos to be viewed on-line without the need to buy a tape. Full Story» |
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| 26/05/05 : SAFETY CAMPAIGNERS HONOURED | ||||
Three people, who have made an outstanding contribution to health and safety in the workplace, have been presented with Distinguished Service Awards by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 25/05/05 : RoSPA’S DRIVER PROFILER WINS TOP INNOVATION AWARD | ||||
A RoSPA online risk assessment tool, allowing bosses to measure the strengths and weaknesses of their employees’ driving without leaving the workplace, has won a top award for innovation. Full Story» |
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| 20/05/05 : COMPANY WINS TOP AWARD AFTER CUTTING ROAD ACCIDENTS | ||||
A company with more than 1,100 drivers has won a special award from RoSPA after reducing its road accident rate by 28 per cent over a four-year period. RoSPA’s trophy for managing occupational road risk (MORR) has gone to Planned Maintenance Engineering Limited of Battersea, London. Full Story» |
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| 20/05/05 : SAFETY HONOURS FOR 500 CONSTRUCTION FIRMS | ||||
Nearly 500 construction businesses and organisations were presented with RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards this week – proving it is possible to manage risks successfully in one of the UK’s most dangerous industries. Full Story» |
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| 18/05/05 : RECORD NUMBER HONOURED IN HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARDS | ||||
A record 1,300 businesses and organisations will be honoured in the annual RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards being presented today and tomorrow (May 18 and 19). Most of the winners are from the UK, but the scheme has attracted entries from nearly 40 companies based overseas. Global building solutions company CEMEX, which recently acquired RMC Group, sponsors the awards. Full Story» |
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| 17/05/05 : ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVIEW NEEDED | ||||
RoSPA will launch a new initiative tomorrow (Wednesday) to persuade employers to review the adequacy of their arrangements for investigating accidents and incidents. Before accidents happen, bosses need to think about policies and procedures, competencies of investigators, methods to be used and supporting resources. Full Story» |
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| 22/04/05 : RoSPA ‘FIRST’ AS HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING VIDEOS GO ON-LINE | ||||
RoSPA is launching a new service, which allows its popular occupational health and safety training videos to be viewed on-line without the need to buy a tape. RoSPA E-Videos is believed to be a first for the industry as it draws together programmes from some of the best-known production companies. Full Story» |
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| 14/04/05 : GOOD HEALTH AND SAFETY IS “HALLMARK OF BUSINESS SUCCESS” | ||||
Organisations that manage health and safety well are likely to excel in other areas of their business, delegates to a national conference organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents will be told. Full Story» |
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| 24/03/05 : RoSPA TAKING HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING TO REGIONS | ||||
RoSPA is now offering some of its most popular occupational health and safety training courses at major regional centres. Full Story» |
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| 21/03/05 : DANCING ROBOT GIVES SAFETY A LIFT | ||||
A break dancing robot will give visitors a lift when they go to the RoSPA stand (Hall 9, D30) at Safety and Health Expo 2005 in Birmingham in May. Full Story» |
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| 18/03/05 : NEW POLICE CHECKS ON AT-WORK DRIVERS IN ACCIDENTS | ||||
New police checks are being made on drivers who have road accidents while at work. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said the decision to keep official records of the number of work-related road accidents was a major boost for the campaign to manage occupational road risk. Full Story» |
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| 04/03/05 : MINISTER BACKS CAMPAIGN ON WORK-RELATED ROAD SAFETY | ||||
Ministerial support for the campaign to tackle work-related road safety has been welcomed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 11/02/05 : LAST CHANCE FOR BUSINESSES TO ENTER RoSPA AWARDS | ||||
Now is the last chance for businesses and organisations to show their commitment to safety at work by entering the UK’s leading safety scheme, RoSPA’s 2005 Occupational Health and Safety Awards, sponsored by RMC Group plc. Full Story» |
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| 07/02/05 : SPREADING SAFETY MESSAGES AT LOCAL LEVEL REAPS REWARDS | ||||
Local occupational health and safety groups have been rewarded for their commitment to making the workplace safer during 2004. Full Story» |
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| 19/01/05 : HELP WITH TACKLING WORK-RELATED ROAD SAFETY | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is staging two seminars in February as part of its campaign to cut accidents involving company car and van drivers.Full Story» |
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| 06/01/05 : SPEED AND MOBILE PHONE POLICIES FOR COMPANY DRIVERS | ||||
RoSPA has published new policies to help employers tackle the controversial issues of dealing with employees who drive too fast or use mobile phones at the wheel. Full Story» |
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| 06/01/05 : RoSPA LAUNCHES ITS BIGGEST EVER SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAMME FOR 2005 | ||||
RoSPA is aiming to make 2005 a record-breaking year for its Occupational Health and Safety Awards. Now in their 49th year, the number of entries continues to grow, with 1,100 winners last year. The organisers are now inviting entries from workplaces throughout the UK – no matter how large or small. Both private and public sector organisations have an equal chance of winning these prestigious awards as do ‘first time’ entries. Full Story» |
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| 10/12/04 : OFFICE ALARM BELLS RING OUT FOR CHRISTMAS | ||||
As the office party season approaches, RoSPA and the TUC joined forces today with a checklist to ensure employees only hear jingle bells and not alarm bells this Christmas. Full Story» |
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| 09/12/04 : NEW AWARDS ENCOURAGE SAFETY AMONG FLEET OPERATORS | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is launching a new award scheme to recognise the efforts made by businesses and organisations to reduce deaths and injuries on UK roads. Full Story» |
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| 23/11/04 : ACTION CALL TO SAVE COMPANY DRIVERS FROM PENALTY POINTS | ||||
The Government’s decision to introduce penalty points for drivers caught talking on hand-held phones needs immediate action from businesses and the car fleet industry, RoSPA warned today. Full Story» |
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| 08/11/04 : NEW AWARD SCHEME TO CUT PLAY AREA INJURIES | ||||
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RoSPA has launched a new awards scheme to make children’s play areas throughout the UK safer and more exciting. More than 38,000 children are injured seriously enough on playgrounds each year to have to go to hospital. Full Story» |
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| 29/10/04 : EYESIGHT CHECKS URGED FOR FLEET DRIVERS | ||||
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RoSPA is urging fleet managers to have policies in place to ensure their drivers’ eyesight is good enough for them to be on the road. Full Story» |
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