Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114 Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks Keep fireworks in a closed box Follow the instruction on each firework Light them at arm’s length, using a taper – stand well back Never go near a firework that has been lit - even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them Always supervise children around fireworks Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves Never give sparklers to a child under five

For more information about firework safety see www.rospa.com/homesafety/advice/fireworks/ or see www.dti.gov.uk/fireworks

If you, or your colleagues, would benefit from continuing your safety education to Diploma level but aren’t sure if you’d hit the mark, consider this:

' Having recently passed the exams for all three units of the new NEBOSH Diploma I can now heartily say that if I can do it then anyone can. I think that RoSPA has been brilliant and I couldn't have done it without the support of the trainers. For those of you attempting the Diploma, stick with RoSPA - they really are the best.'
                                                                                     
John Hatch, Quality Systems Brewer, Young & Co's Brewery PLC

RoSPA’s Safety Awareness Exchange will answer all your health and safety questions specific to your working environment – but don’t take our word for it – See what previous delegates have to say!

The majority of safety and fleet professionals are well aware that more people are killed and injured in at-work road accidents than in all other occupational accidents put together and that health and safety law applies equally to both on-the-road activities and traditional work place activities. However, convincing senior management of the need to tackle this key issue can often prove difficult. If this is the case in your organisation then the following statistics from a Fleet News training review may help you to build your business case:

After risk assessments and/or focussed training, 100 vehicles travelling 25,000 miles per year showed:

26% reduction in road traffic accidents £330 reduction per vehicle in accident costs £250 reduction per vehicle in fuel costs £150 reduction per vehicle in maintenance costs £85 reduction per vehicle in insurance costs

TOTAL FLEET SAVING OF £74,000


Call 0121 248 2105 to find out how RoSPA’s Driver and Fleet Solutions can help.

RoSPA can design a course syllabus and craft the course materials to meet a particular training requirement within your organisation. Selected members of your organisation can then carry out the training course in order to train other employees. RoSPA will deliver the initial course to the internal trainers, and will then accredit on an ongoing annual basis. This is an extremely cost-effective training solution, which means that you do not have to compromise on the quality of your internal courses even given limited budgets, awkward shift patterns and multi- locations.

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A. Human reliability.

As a significant factor behind more than 85% of accidents, addressing human factors is key to addressing workplace safety. RoSPA’s Behavioural Safety training courses can help you learn how to develop and implement an effective behaviour change process. In addition, our range of videos/DVDs and posters can help you spread the word around your workplace.

If you’re proud of your investment in behavioural safety - then there is no better way to gain recognition for your efforts. With the deadline, 23rd October, fast approaching this really is your last chance to enter the RoSPA Ryder Behavioural Safety Awards.

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Employers are legally required to ensure that they have appropriate arrangements in place to help lone workers identify, avoid or control the risks. RoSPA can assist by carrying out a comprehensive audit of the procedural arrangements for the management of lone working against current best practice and the degree to which these standards are achieved in practice.  A comprehensive report will describe the current situation and a draft action plan will outline how current arrangements can be enhanced. If required, the RoSPA consultant can support the systematic implementation of the action plan.

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Do you have fond memories of Tufty Fluffytail and his friends Minnie Mole and Willie Weasel? Perhaps you were one of the 60,000 school children who were members of one of the nation’s 24,500 registered Tufty Clubs? 

If so, visit the new section of our website where you can relive the glory days, treat yourself to a Tufty glove puppet, find out what Tufty and friends are up to now and even leave him a message!

Organisations wishing to share their latest news with the safety community can contact us for details on adding their message to Safety Connections, or sponsoring an issue.

RoSPA is an independent charity and a uniquely comprehensive safety organisation. As a RoSPA Member you will be supporting our mission to save lives through preventing accidents in all walks of life. RoSPA Members also enjoy a range of benefits to help you to achieve your own safety goals, so join RoSPA today and see how we can help you.

You can also support RoSPA by arranging fundraising activities, or through a simple donation. RoSPA also have many sponsorship opportunities.