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| 19/12/07 : RoSPA CANDLE FIRE WARNING TO AVOID CHRISTMAS TRAGEDIES | ||||
With candles proving immensely popular again this Christmas, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is reminding people to take care with them during their celebrations. 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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| 07/12/07 : RoSPA’S NEW ROAD SAFETY MANAGER FOR SCOTLAND | ||||
A former chief inspector with Lothian and Borders Police is RoSPA’s new Road Safety Manager for Scotland. Full Story» |
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| 06/12/07 : NEW STRATEGY TO MAKE SCOTLAND SAFER FOR CHILDREN | ||||
Leading Scottish safety organisations today launched a national strategy for preventing accidents involving children and young people. 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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| 03/12/07 : £18MILLION BOOST FOR HOME SAFETY WELCOMED BY RoSPA | ||||
Tom Mullarkey, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, said today that he was delighted by the Government’s decision to invest £18million in home safety measures designed to protect children in vulnerable families. 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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| 22/11/07 : INVEST NHS UNDERSPEND IN ACCIDENT PREVENTION - RoSPA | ||||
RoSPA today called on the Government to pay for accident prevention work from some of the reported £1.8billion underspent on the NHS - because it would result in saving even more money. 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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| 20/11/07 : LEADERSHIP CALL TO CUT CHILD ACCIDENT DEATHS IN SCOTLAND | ||||
A coalition of organisations working to prevent deaths and injuries among children and young people in Scotland is calling for stronger political leadership after a report published today revealed gaps in the approach to child safety. Full Story» |
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| 16/11/07 : EUROPEAN REPORT LOOKS AT HOW TO SAVE SCOTTISH CHILDREN’S LIVES | ||||
A report card detailing how safe Scotland is for children will be published on Tuesday (November 20) by the European Child Safety Alliance. Full Story» |
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| 15/11/07 : NEW Home Safety MANAGER AT RoSPA SCOTLAND | ||||
Saving lives and reducing injuries in homes across Scotland is the aim of RoSPA Scotland’s new Home Safety Manager. Full Story» |
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| 09/11/07 : “SMALL MINDEDNESS” THREAT TO GOOD WORK ON SAFETY | ||||
The Chief Executive of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has hit out at “small-minded bureaucracy” which is in danger of undermining the good work done in the name of health and safety. Full Story» |
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| 08/11/07 : FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR BRITAIN’S BIGGEST ACCIDENT PROBLEM | ||||
Groundbreaking schemes using innovative ways to prevent accidental deaths and injuries in the home will be featured at a major RoSPA conference next week. Full Story» |
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| 05/11/07 : MORE SCHEMES NEEDED TO HELP CHILDREN EXPERIENCE RISK | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is calling for a massive expansion in schemes which allow children to experience risk so that they will be better prepared for situations they face in later life. Full Story» |
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| 01/11/07 : MAKE SURE FIREWORK FUN IS NOT A PAIN | ||||
As bonfire celebrations reach their peak over the next few days, RoSPA is urging people to plan carefully to ensure their parties end happily rather than with a trip to hospital. 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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| 25/10/07 : HELP PREVENT ACCIDENT SURGE AS CLOCKS CHANGE | ||||
As darker evenings return this weekend, RoSPA is urging all road users to play a part in trying to reduce the toll of deaths and injuries made worse by the current way clocks are changed. 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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| 12/10/07 : NEW WEBSITE TO MAKE FIREWORK CELEBRATIONS SAFER | ||||
With fireworks officially going on sale on Monday (Oct 15), the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a new website to help people enjoy them safely. Full Story» |
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| 05/10/07 : FORTY YEARS OF BREATH TESTING, BUT ACTION STILL NEEDED | ||||
Ahead of the 40th anniversary of breathalyser testing on Tuesday (October 9), the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said it was now time to step up the campaign against drink driving to stop any more needless deaths. 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. 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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| 24/08/07 : STOP AND THINK BEFORE TAKING THE PLUNGE THIS BANK HOLIDAY | ||||
With warm weather forecast for the Bank Holiday weekend, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging people to think carefully before plunging into the water. 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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| 16/08/07 : VOLUNTARY GROUPS NEEDED TO FIGHT HOME ACCIDENTS | ||||
Members of voluntary and community organisations are being urged to play a greater part in preventing accidents in the home, which result in about 2.7 million people being injured and around 3,500 being killed each year. 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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| 29/06/07 : WARNING TO WALKERS AS MORE RAIN FORECAST | ||||
With more heavy rain forecast over the weekend, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents today warned people out walking in the countryside to take great care – particularly when near rivers and streams. Full Story» |
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| 28/06/07 : “DISASTROUS” CHILD ROAD DEATH FIGURES – PM MUST ACT | ||||
New road accident figures released today were “disastrous” news for Britain’s vulnerable road users, particularly children, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said. They showed the need for Prime Minister Gordon Brown to make road safety a top priority and for it to become a fundamental part of education, health and environmental policies as well as transport. Full Story» |
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| 22/06/07 : RoSPA CELEBRATES BRISTOL SAFETY CENTRE’S SUCCESS | ||||
Lifeskills – Learning for Living has become the first safety centre to receive accreditation through a new Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and Department of Health scheme. Full Story» |
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| 11/06/07 : CHILDREN MUST PLAY IN THE WILD, SAYS RoSPA | ||||
Children need wilder places to play where they can take risks, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said today ahead of its International Play Safety Conference on Thursday (June 14). Full Story» |
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| 07/06/07 : WEBSITE TO HELP DRIVERS AND RIDERS STAY IN CONTROL | ||||
A new website aimed at making Britain’s roads safer by targeting driver and rider behaviour has been launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 04/06/07 : RoSPA CONFERENCE TO PROMOTE PLAY IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS | ||||
More playgrounds should take their inspiration from the natural environment, an international conference hosted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents will hear. Full Story» |
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| 04/06/07 : RoSPA PRAISES SCOTLAND’S “RISK FACTORY” FOR CHILDREN | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents today welcomed the establishment of the first purpose-built centre in Scotland to help children learn how to cope with risks. 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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| 25/04/07 : EUROPEAN HONOUR FOR RoSPA DIRECTOR | ||||
Janice Cave, Director of Public Affairs at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, has been made an Honorary Member of the European Public Health Alliance. Full Story» |
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| 20/04/07 : RoSPA BACKS GLOBAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK - APRIL 23-29, 2007 | ||||
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is delighted to support the first United Nations Global Road Safety Week (April 23-29), which focuses on young road users. Full Story» |
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| 19/04/07 : SIMULATOR SHOWS DANGERS OF SPEED, DRINK AND PHONES | ||||
A new online simulator to prove to drivers the dangers of being behind the wheel when travelling too fast, after drinking or when using a mobile phone has been launched by RoSPA. Full Story» |
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| 13/04/07 : ACTION TO CUT BATH WATER SCALDS IN NORTHERN IRELAND | ||||
The horrific consequences of hot bath water scalds to children and the need for action to prevent them will be highlighted in a campaign starting in Northern Ireland next week. 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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| 07/03/07 : AWARDS RECOGNISE SERVICE TO ROAD SAFETY | ||||
Tireless efforts to reduce deaths and injuries on Britain’s roads have been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Full Story» |
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| 06/03/07 : LOOKING FOR SUCCESSFUL INJURY PREVENTION PARTNERS | ||||
RoSPA is seeking to celebrate schemes which have proved successful in preventing injuries in the home thanks to organisations working in partnership. Full Story» |
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| 26/02/07 : MORE INVESTMENT IN ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION NEEDED | ||||
RoSPA is renewing its call for a greater focus on road safety education and enforcement as a way of preventing accidents on Britain’s roads, in light of a national report published today (February 26). Full Story» |
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| 22/02/07 : HANDS-FREE PHONES WILL NOT MAKE DRIVERS SAFE | ||||
People wanting to avoid picking up three points for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving should not be deceived into thinking hands-free kits are safe to use at the wheel, RoSPA warned today. Full Story» |
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| 19/02/07 : CALL FOR GAPS IN ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION TO BE PLUGGED | ||||
Experts will meet next week to explore how road safety education throughout childhood and beyond is crucial if deaths and injuries on Britain’s roads are to be cut. 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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