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March 28, 2015

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ROSPA awards and training: The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

For more than 100 years, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has been at the forefront of health and safety in this country.

rospaRoSPA dates back to a public meeting in Caxton Hall in 1916 it was decided to elect a London “Safety First” Council to tackle the “alarming increase in traffic accidents, and the direct connection therewith of the restricted street lighting which had been necessitated by the War conditions”.

That council would later become the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and early successes include the creation of the British Industrial “Safety First” Association to tackle workplace safety on a national scale.

Statistics for 1913 showed that 3,748 death and 476,920 disablement claims had been paid, an increase of 25% on the preceding year.

Absorbing demobilised men back into the workforce was proving difficult. 611 people were killed in accidents on the streets of London, a decrease of 8% on the previous year.

In 2017/2018, the registered charity trained or assessed 13,133 people across workplace, road, home and leisure safety and there were 3 million views of its website.

RoSPA’s vision is drawn from a respect for life and all that it contains – the freedom to enjoy personal choices, health, happiness, wellbeing, relationships, and a huge variety of life-affirming activities.

RoSPA Awards

RoSPA also hold its annual ceremony, including the Inspiration Awards, which are sponsored by NEBOSH.

These awards recognise individuals, teams and projects that are a source of inspiration and pride, and are worth shouting about.

The categories include the Health and Safety Team of the Year, for which entrants will be asked to lay out the reasons they feel their team is worthy of the accolade.

This might include outstanding levels of commitment, standout results, or delivery against difficult targets.  Each submission will be considered within the context that the team is operating, commensurate to the challenges they face, and environment worked in.

Another Inspiration award category is the Health and Safety Initiative of the Year

RoSPA’s panel of industry experts will select the winning initiative or project, using their extensive knowledge of industry best practice – with a view to highlighting the achievements of the winner to aid wider industry learning.

And there is also an Influencer of the Year award, which is presented to an individual who has made the biggest impact in health and safety either at work on in the community in the past 12 months.

In contrast to the Distinguished Service Award – the Influencer of the Year award rewards the efforts of those team members whose dynamism, enthusiasm and positivity has helped them influence others over a shorter period.

Latest ROSPA articles

Preparing for and implementing the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Writing for RoSPA, Dominic Watkins and Nadine Robinson at law firm DWF, explain how the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive will affect businesses.

Introduction to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Sustainability reporting is on the rise – what do safety and health professionals need to know? Consumer products and services regulation expert, Dominic Watkins at law firm, DWF, explains all.

National mental health strategy needed to tackle workplace wellbeing issue, urge UK safety bodies

National workplace mental health strategy among recommendations in new whitepaper joint-published by group.

New ways to tackle slips, trips and falls

Health and safety strategist Dr Bob Rajan and RoSPA’s Dr Karen McDonnell look at how AI could reduce the age-old issue of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Take time to pause, reflect and reset when preparing to tow

Drivers and employers need to ensure that they take safety seriously when towing trailers, says Dr Karen McDonnell, Head of Global Relations at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

New RoSPA qualification targets driver confidence

Created for those who regularly drive for work, new qualification aims to improve driver safety standards by elevating driver knowledge.

New e-book ponders the Act and its impact

New publication reflecting on fifty years of the legislation applauds its influence but asks questions around wellbeing and technology. 

RoSPA President Baroness Jolly steps down

Baroness Judith Jolly, President of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, steps down from her position after five years of service.

Managing the risks of workplace transport

Vehicle-related deaths and injuries are preventable if employers take the right steps to assess the risks and implement the right control measures, says Dr Karen McDonnell, at RoSPA.

Fuelling the eco-driving conversation

Dr Karen McDonnell, Head of Global Relations at RoSPA asks: are your drivers eco-warriors or fuel vampires?

Indian manufacturing plant scoops fall prevention award

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents crowned L’Oréal Pune, based in India, its winner of its Fall Prevention Trophy.

In praise of older workers

Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser, discusses the benefits of having older workers and the considerations

Rebecca Hickman appointed as new RoSPA CEO

RoSPA made the announcement today (26 March) following a unanimous vote by its Board, and with the backing of its Directorate Team.

The sound of silence

Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser, discusses the importance of controlling noise in the workplace.

Driven to distraction? RoSPA’s Dr Karen McDonnell on driver safety

Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser and Head of RoSPA Scotland, discusses the main risks relating to driver distraction and how to tackle them.

Errol Taylor steps down as RoSPA CEO

After almost two decades at the accident prevention charity, Errol Taylor has stepped down as its chief executive.

Where safety meets recognition, and excellence is celebrated: The 2024 RoSPA Health and Safety Awards

Now officially open for 2024, RoSPA Awards Standards Manager Matt Cryer, gives some top tips on entering the internationally renowned Health and Safety Awards scheme.

Carbon monoxide – the silent killer

RoSPA’s Dr Karen McDonnell, on the vital need to be aware of carbon monoxide risks in all spheres of life.

Webinar: Defensive Driving: Reducing the risk of collisions

Join our insightful webinar and explore defensive driving and its role in mitigating collision risks. Gain insights from our road safety expert and account manager on effective organisational approaches.

Engaging, explaining, encouraging: Managing COSHH effectively to prevent occupational asthma and dermatitis

Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser and Head of RoSPA Scotland, looks at how health and safety practitioners can help prevent exposure to hazardous substances.

Tackling health risks in construction

Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser and Head of RoSPA Scotland, is urging employers to look at ways to protect the health of construction workers.

RoSPA Awards 2023 – Photos, winners and summary of a celebration of safety excellence

On May 16th, 2023, the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards took place alongside the Safety & Health Expo in London.

Rules of the road

Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser and Head of RoSPA Scotland, offers a reminder on recent changes to road safety rules.

RoSPA’s top ten tips to address fatigue at work

Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser and Head of RoSPA Scotland, offers advice on how employers can tackle the vital issue of fatigue.

Approaches to managing the risks associated Musculoskeletal disorders

In this episode of the Safety & Health Podcast, we hear from Matt Birtles, Principal Ergonomics Consultant at HSE’s Science and Research Centre, about the different approaches to managing the risks associated with Musculoskeletal disorders.

Matt, an ergonomics and human factors expert, shares his thoughts on why MSDs are important, the various prevalent rates across the UK, what you can do within your own organisation and the Risk Management process surrounding MSD’s.

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