Using a mobile phone while at the wheel makes you four times more likely to crash, and from February 27 drivers caught using hand-held mobile phones will get three points on their licence.  Employers have a responsibility to protect their employees and other road users by having policies in place to ban the use of mobiles while driving for business. Indeed, bosses could be in trouble under health and safety laws if an investigation showed the use of a phone contributed to an accident.

RoSPA’s FREE guidance documents include assistance with mobile phone policies.  

Further help is available from our driver and fleet department.

Managers, supervisors and team leaders in the care sector need to be able to demonstrate compliance with health and safety legislation in a highly regulated environment. RoSPA’s new event will make H & S requirements in this important area easy to understand. 

From only £85 + VAT there is no better way to find out all the latest developments. Book your place today.

RoSPA understand that time is precious for any professional - Don’t miss your chance to be a part of a new style event which allows delegates to get answers to all their health and safety problems at one event.

With a wide spectrum of issues covered and discussions decided by you, RoSPA's Big Network is a completely new learning experience.

Book online today

Directors’ Responsibilities and Corporate Manslaughter

With the implementation of the new law on Corporate Manslaughter, find out how this will impact on company directors from top barrister Gerard Forlin, singled out as an expert in the field of corporate manslaughter. Book your place on this essential event for advice on directors’ responsibilities and the following questions:

How exposed to prosecutions are your directors? What are the enforcement implications? Is your organisation reporting openly on performance? How can directors lead the management of health and safety?

To find out more, book your place online today

In order to provide access to an unrivalled range of safety signs RoSPA works in partnership with Safetyshop, the UK’s leading safety sign manufacturer. Their new 768-page catalogue comprehensively covers all the latest health and safety legislation changes and updates. For a FREE copy call 0800 13 23 23, email cats@signsandlabels.co.uk or visit their website. 

Remember, RoSPA Members can enjoy a 15% discount off Safetyshop products! Click here for information on how to join RoSPA and take advantage of this discount.

Sign up for free regular email bulletins and stay up to date with what’s new and changed at hse.gov.uk:

Online tools and services Priced and free publications Changes to legislation Campaigns and events Major health and safety incidents Opportunities to have your say

Sign up today – click here to select the bulletins that interest you.

RoSPA’s Birmingham based skills centre contains fixed pedestal grinders and hand held grinders so that delegates can learn how to mount abrasive wheels correctly in a realistic work environment.

We offer a one-day Abrasive Wheel Setters course and a two-day Instructors’ course for all those who train others to dress and set abrasive wheels. Both courses are next running in March.

For more information, or to reserve a place, please call 0121 248 2233 or email training@rospa.com

Manage the Risk - Reduce your Costs!

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is putting on this free seminar to help local businesses and suppliers to protect themselves and their employees from the biggest single safety at work issue to be managed in most businesses.

For full details including terms and conditions visit www.rospa.com/wrrs

Win £50 Marks & Spencers Vouchers by Helping with Our Survey

Cardiff University are undertaking a study of Occupational Safety and Health and need your help to collect as much information as possible.

The study, funded by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), aims to build up a picture of the different methods for improving health and safety at work throughout the UK. All they need you to do is participate in a short questionnaire. Click here to participate.

Try to get out of a rut by moving slowly backwards and forwards using the highest gear you can.

Abandoned vehicles can cause problems for rescue vehicles and snowploughs. To ensure that the road is cleared as quickly as possible, you are advised to stay with your vehicle until help arrives. Do not leave your engine running, as this can lead to a dangerous build-up of fumes.

If you have to leave your vehicle to get help make sure you can be seen by other vehicles.

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.