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            <title>RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - Leisure Safety</title>
              <link>http://www.rospa.com/</link>
                <description>The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established more than 90 years ago that aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all.

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    <copyright>Copyright 2009 RoSPA</copyright>
    
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: Success for local groups that strive to make workplaces safer]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[Awards have been presented to 18 voluntary groups that aim to make workplaces in their local areas safer and healthier.&nbsp;The annual Alan Butler Awards recognise the achievements of groups which form the Safety Groups UK movement.&nbsp;]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1068]]></link>
               <pubDate> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:03:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New course: IOSH Managing Safely in the Aviation Sector]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[This course has been developed to cover areas such as ramp safety, aircraft turnaround and airside safety management. It is specifically tailored to suit the requirements of those working in the airport aviation sector.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/occupationalsafety/training/iosh/managing-safely-aviation-sector.aspx]]></link>
               <pubDate> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:29:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: Extended deadline options for the RoSPA Awards 2012]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[Organisations keen to participate in the RoSPA Awards 2012 but fearing they have missed their opportunity can rest assured because there are extended deadlines for achievement awards that will be presented at the Scotland ceremony or sent out by post.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1067]]></link>
               <pubDate> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:29:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mobile Phones and Driving - Updated Advice]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[A substantial body of research shows that using a hand-held or hands-free mobile phone while driving is a significant distraction, and substantially increases the risk of the driver crashing.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/adviceandinformation/driving/mobilephoneswhiledriving/factsheet.aspx]]></link>
               <pubDate> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: RoSPA presents top safety education teaching qualifications]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has congratulated staff at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service after they became among the first in the country to achieve a PSHE CPD qualification for safety education. <br />]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1065]]></link>
               <pubDate> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:30:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Helping Learner Drivers - User Survey]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[Please complete our User Survey. This will help us to improve our service to users of the Helping Learner Drivers website.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.helpingldrivers.com/]]></link>
               <pubDate> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:33:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Driving for Work Guides - User Survey]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[Please spare a few moments to complete our User Survey. Your feedback is very important, and will help us to improve RoSPA's Driving for Work Guides.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/resources/employers/default.aspx]]></link>
               <pubDate> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:32:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press Release: BTEC accreditation for RoSPA's new moving and handling trainers courses ]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is marking the start of 2012 by launching new Safer People and Manual Handling Trainers Courses with BTEC accreditation at Levels 4 and 3.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1064]]></link>
               <pubDate> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:55:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LASER Alliance event]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The day will provide an opportunity to: Meet the Regional Champion/s for your area, network with other members, discuss the context regarding practical safety education and share practice through a series of workshops.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/events/laser/default.aspx]]></link>
               <pubDate> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:07:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Historic Vehicles MOT Exemption Review Consultation Response]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[RoSPA response to a DfT consultation on whether to exempt vehicles manufactured before 1960, before 1945 or before 1920 from the requirement to have an annual MoT Test.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/consultations/2012/historic_vehicles_mot_exemption.pdf]]></link>
               <pubDate> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:17:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: RoSPA: public health challenge is to take accident prevention from paper to practice]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents welcomes the inclusion of four explicit accident prevention indicators in the new Public Health Outcomes Framework, but says the challenge now is to ensure local authorities and healthcare commissioning groups give them the attention they warrant.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1063]]></link>
               <pubDate> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:14:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: RoSPA angered by lighter evenings setback]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has expressed frustration and anger that a Bill to help save scores of lives on UK roads was talked out of the House of Commons today.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1061]]></link>
               <pubDate> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:19:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Driving for Work: Drink and Drugs updated advice]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[This leaflet gives simple advice on how employers and line managers can help to ensure that their staff do not drive when affected by alcohol, drugs or medicines. A sample 'Policy' is included.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/resources/default.aspx]]></link>
               <pubDate> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:11:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: RoSPA response to Christmas drink and drug driving figures]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is disappointed that thousands of drivers chose to put themselves and others at risk by drink or drug driving over the Christmas period.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1062]]></link>
               <pubDate> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:55:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: RoSPA awaits crucial Commons vote on lighter evenings]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is this morning eagerly awaiting the outcome of a key vote in Parliament on the proposal for lighter evenings. Result and reaction to follow.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1061]]></link>
               <pubDate> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:43:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: RoSPA helps Scottish families "Make it Safe" with blind cord campaign]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[A popular campaign has helped more than 12,000 families in Scotland to cut the risk of toddlers being accidentally strangled in their home by blind cords. <br />]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1060]]></link>
               <pubDate> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:28:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press Release: New quality manager for RoSPA’s fleet team]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has welcomed Keith Bell as a new quality manager in its Driver and Fleet Solutions team.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1059]]></link>
               <pubDate> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:07:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: Time to shed light on the case for clock change, RoSPA urges MPs ]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging MPs to back a Bill that would lead to a better understanding of the benefits of lighter evenings in the UK.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1058]]></link>
               <pubDate> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:48:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Daylight Saving Bill - MPs vote on January 20]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[It is estimated that every year at least 80 lives could be saved and over 200 serious injuries prevented on Britain's roads with Single/Double Summer Time. <br />
On Friday, January 20, the third reading of the Daylight Saving Bill, which will review the evidence for giving the UK an extra hour of evening daylight, is happening in Parliament. <br />
Find out more about our campaign at: http://www.rospa.com/lighterevenings/ <br />]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCt-gFZfOdU&feature=youtu.be]]></link>
               <pubDate> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:28:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Safety Connections 84]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[Get Set for 2012 - 40% off selected courses<br />
Want to help bring lighter evenings to the UK? - Here's how...<br />
Congratulations to Southend-on-Sea Borough Council - QSA Level 4<br />
RoSPA Training and Consultancy - NEW 2012 catalogue<br />
Young Drivers at Work - RoSPA Scotland<br />
LASER Alliance Event - February 15, 2012<br />
Safety and Health Expo - May 15-17, 2012<br />
Show Stoppers - Manufacturing and Engineering 2012]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/safetyconnections/issues/084.htm]]></link>
               <pubDate> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:20:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: RoSPA to welcome Prof Löfstedt as guest speaker at London briefing]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[Professor Ragnar L&ouml;fstedt will be among the speakers at a RoSPA seminar designed to help employers understand the findings of his review of health and safety legislation.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1057]]></link>
               <pubDate> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:06:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: Carbon monoxide awareness programme - deadline extension]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The deadline for organisations to register their interest in becoming local partners for a national carbon monoxide awareness programme has been extended until the end of the month.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1056]]></link>
               <pubDate> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:18:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: Give your guests a warm and safe welcome this Christmas]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[With Christmas just around the corner, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is encouraging people to take a moment to think about the safety of their home for any visitors - particularly young children - who might be dropping in during the festive period.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1055]]></link>
               <pubDate> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:44:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New vacancy: Temporary Part Time Road Safety Support Officer]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[RoSPA is looking to recruit an experienced administrator to support its Road Safety function on a temporary part time basis until March 2012. Based in RoSPA's Edinburgh office, the successful candidate will provide administrative and IT support to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Road Safety work programmes.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/vacancies/roadadmin/default.aspx]]></link>
               <pubDate> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:25:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: Understanding the Löfstedt Review – a guide for you and your organisation]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[Those interested in attending RoSPA&rsquo;s special briefing on the findings of the L&ouml;fstedt Review next week are urged to book their places as soon as possible.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1054]]></link>
               <pubDate> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:19:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: RoSPA and Gas Safe Charity launch major CO awareness programme]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and Gas Safe Charity are launching a major new programme to raise awareness of the &ldquo;silent killer&rdquo; - carbon monoxide - which will see 10,000 families receiving a free CO detector and many more receiving safety information.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1053]]></link>
               <pubDate> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:02:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press release: RoSPA’s road safety evaluation project wins Prince Michael Award]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is proud to announce that its Road Safety ETP Evaluation Project has won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/news/releases/detail/default.aspx?id=1052]]></link>
               <pubDate> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:54:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Safety Connections 82]]></title>
               <author>RoSPA</author>
               <description><![CDATA[L&ouml;fstedt review of health and safety legislation - L&ouml;fstedt Revealed<br />
Last chance for NEBOSH Construction - Save &pound;&pound;&pound;s<br />
Winter Driving Tips - Advice and Information<br />
Is your health and safety up-to-date and compliant? - Policy and Procedure Review<br />
Why does director involvement matter? - Director Leadership<br />
Save on fleet risk assessment - Driver Profiler<br />
Safety and Health Expo - May 15-17, 2012<br />
... And more!]]></description>
               <link><![CDATA[http://www.rospa.com/safetyconnections/issues/082.htm]]></link>
               <pubDate> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:37:00 GMT)</pubDate>
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