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 Are young children at risk from Christmas novelties? A survey carried out by Trading Standards Officers in the South-West of England suggests that many novelties could easily be mistaken for toys by both children and parents – but more than 60% of them amount to a risk to an unsupervised youngster.Click here to find out more |
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  RoSPA’s unrivalled range of 20” x 30” full colour laminated safety posters is now available with 10% off!On topics ranging from construction to COSHH; slips, trips and falls to stress and hygiene to handling, plus many more, RoSPA’s occupational safety posters are an ideal way to keep safety messages fresh within your workplace. Buy before Christmas and pay just £8.46 (Members) and £9.72 (Non-members). |
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 With over 100 pages of safety solutions the new 2007 catalogue includes: To request your FREE copy email us your full name, your job title and your organisation name, address and telephone number. Copies will be dispatched early in the New Year. Please note that subscribers to RoSPA’s Occupational Safety and Health Journal will automatically receive a copy in the January edition. |
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 CDM Briefing 11th January 2006 Due to popular demand we are pleased to announce an additional date for this essential regulations briefing. We are expecting places for this second date, 25th January, to sell out very fast with several places already reserved – so don’t miss out, book your place today.
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The Department for Transport supports RoSPA’s latest document, Driving for Work: Driver Assessment and Training, which should be essential reading for all those with responsibilities for  managing occupational drivers and company car and van fleets.Kevin Clinton, RoSPA Head of Road Safety, said: “Companies with clear driving standards and rules, excellent driver training, and a policy to report and learn from all driving incidents have the lowest accident rates.” To find out about RoSPA’s Driver and Fleet Solutions click here or call 0121 248 2105. |
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 With more and more importance being placed on demonstrating a high level of corporate social responsibility – entering RoSPA’s International Dilmun Environmental Awards is an effective way to prove your commitment to this key measure. Stay one step ahead of your competitors and enter today. |
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 Welcome to the third feature from the RoSPA InfoCentre, which this month gives you the low-down on the new Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations that are due in force in April 2007. The RoSPA Infocentre is a free resource for RoSPA Members and answers around 400 health and safety related enquiries a month. This feature provides an opportunity for staff to share their expertise by publicly answering some of their more frequently asked questions. |
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 Dates are now available for occupational training courses running throughout 2007 and in early 2008. Click here to view the full A-Z list of training courses, then book a place before Christmas and pay 2006 prices! |
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 School trips are becoming tamer because of increased costs and fears that teachers will be sued if something goes wrong, according to Government-funded research. The news comes as the Education Secretary unveiled a £2.7 million package to promote learning outside the classroom. Measures include a consultation on guidance for teachers about their responsibilities and tackling concerns about litigation in the event of accidents. Click here to read RoSPA’s school trip guidance |
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 This week sees the UK's first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, designed to draw the public’s attention towards this issue. Click here to read RoSPA’s simple tips to help reduce the risk of being poisoned by the deadly gas. |
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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. |
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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. |
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RoSPA is a registered charity: Registered Charity No: 207823 Patron: Her Majesty the Queen RoSPA Head Office: Edgbaston Park, 353 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7ST, UK |
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