On May 16th, 2023, the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards took place alongside the Safety & Health Expo in London. The daytime ceremony unfolded at the ExCel exhibition centre, followed by a glamorous evening gala at the renowned JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane.
The night was filled with laughter and entertainment, as A-list comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner hosted the evening ceremony. Bremner captivated the audience with his impressions of politicians and public figures while presenting the prestigious awards.
The SHP team had the honour of attending and capturing the highlights of the glittering event, celebrating the achievements in safety and health.
Team SHP at RoSPA Awards 2023
A glimpse into the past: The Great Room’s rich history and RoSPA’s inspiring journey
The Great Room at the hotel, where the RoSPA Awards took place, holds a fascinating history. In the past, it was home to a vast ice rink where RoSPA’s former patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, learned to skate back in 1933.
Around the same time, a charity in its infancy was urging the government to investigate the causes of road accidents. The government responded, incorporating road commissioner reporting into official policy. This early success propelled the charity to become the UK’s leading accident prevention organisation, eventually evolving into RoSPA. Over the years, RoSPA has united like-minded individuals and organisations to prevent fatal and life-changing accidents.
Kicking off the event, RoSPA Life President Lord Jordan of Bournville CBE shared a video message for the leaders in attendance. He acknowledged the unfortunate reality that most people know someone who has experienced a fall. In England alone, falls on stairs claim 700 lives each year – most of which are preventable. Lord Jordan encouraged the audience of ‘safety exemplars’ to pave the way in accident prevention, showcasing a brief video to demonstrate how it can be done, making us of RoSPA’s free fall-fighter scheme.
