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 2008 has been another record-breaking year for the annual RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards with over 1550 entries. These Awards recognise the achievements of organisations that have excelled in health and safety and were celebrated at three glittering gala dinners, with entertainment provided by comedian, Ed Byrne.
RoSPA congratulates all the award winners on their outstanding contribution in raising the standards in health and safety excellence and would like to encourage others to follow their leading example.
 Trant Construction Limited from Southampton has won RoSPA’s top occupational health and safety award, the Sir George Earle Trophy.
The company was praised by the panel for: hands-on health and safety leadership by all Trant’s directors and senior managers; a practical approach to training and briefing; disciplined use of point-of-work risk assessments; the involvement of employees in reporting and solving problems; eagerness to learn from accidents and incidents; creative approaches to occupational health and well-being; and the induction, training and supervision of migrant workers.
Other trophy winners include:
- The RoSPA Training Trophy – GE Healthcare - The Grove Centre, Amersham
- The Astor Trophy for the best-managed occupational health programme – AWE plc, Reading
- International Dilmun Environmental Award, sponsored by Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company of Bahrain – AWE plc, Reading
- RoSPA Managing Occupational Road Risk Trophy – ScottishPower Fleet Business
- Worker Involvement in Safety and Health Trophy, sponsored by Springfields Fuels Ltd – Royal Mail Group, Swindon.
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For all other award winners including sector award winners please visit our website: Award Winners 2008.
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10 principles for effective safety education |
Do you work in a school? How can you be sure that the teaching aids you use will be effective?
RoSPA and the PSHE Association have published 10 principles for effective safety education. These principles will aid teachers and school managers select the best resources for safety education and help other professionals with the development of new resources.
To view the 10 principles please click here.
Did you know RoSPA has a full range of Safety Education products? The new look RoSPA web shop is online for browsing and/or purchasing. Click here to fast track to the RoSPA web shop.
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RoSPA Driver and Fleet Solutions catalogue - NEW! |
Click here to request your free copy, which details:
 Innovative risk assessment tools - including the award winning on-line Driver Profiler - Training courses for fleet managers, company drivers and riders
- Award schemes to reward safe driving.
Other exciting inclusions that make this catalogue well worth a look include:
- New CPC National Road Haulage and National Passenger Transport courses to help you adhere to the regulations concerning operator competence
- The new and unique Driver Development Workshop which provides the chance to design your own course by selecting modules that best meet the needs of your drivers
- New specialist courses for drivers of performance vehicles, 4x4s, All Terrain Vehicles and Quad Bikes
- A new Eco Driving Course to improve technique and thereby save at least 10% off your fuel bill.
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NEBOSH National Diploma - new RoSPA Delegate Forum goes live!
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The NEBOSH National Diploma is the most widely recognised academic health and safety qualification in the UK, and the benchmark against which other qualifications are compared.
 With over 90 years experience in the field of safety and health, RoSPA is well recognised for delivering exceptional training. In fact pass rates for RoSPA NEBOSH National Diploma delegates regularly exceed the national average.
At no extra cost RoSPA can now offer course delegates even more support whilst they study for this high level qualification by providing full use of the exclusive RoSPA Diploma Delegate Forum. This on-line further learning aid allows tutors to set discussion topics; helping to support learning between units. Delegates can swap ideas and ask tutors questions outside the classroom, making RoSPA’s approach a blended one.
In addition, by studying with RoSPA you will also benefit from our unique NEBOSH Diploma Mentoring Package, which provides a real return on your investment and includes:
- One to one telephone and email support from a CMIOSH qualified RoSPA tutor
- Free subscription to RoSPA’s award winning Occupational Health and Safety journal
- Unlimited access to RoSPA’s onsite Infocentre, which provides an extensive enquiry service on all aspects of safety and health
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Next course starts: Birmingham 01 September 2008.
Please call 0121 248 2233 for details or email training@rospa.com
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RoSPA on-line: preventing accidents a 'young drivers' special
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 It is that time of year when riding a bike on holiday or locally for leisure can create a lot of fun, but equally can cause a lot of accidents.
To help young drivers and riders, RoSPA offers individuals the chance to take training with a local RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders bike group and meet fellow bikers interested in improving their riding skills.
The Advanced Drivers and Riders website is the ideal place to browse what is available to help you, your friends and family stay safe this summer.
RoSPA’s accident prevention activity is echoed by the Mid & South Wales Safety Camera Partnership who have a website, www.deadlymates.com, aimed at young drivers and their passengers and features a driving game, information on driving safely and lots of downloads.
More of RoSPA online . . .
RoSPA ‘s interactive driving simulator is a fun and educational resource to help learn about the dangers of the road,
Advice and information for motorcycling is also available for free on our website.
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Spotlight on in-company solutions - Midlands |
Find your best route to success . . .
RoSPA has company account managers ready to take your enquiries and to help you identify what is the best route to meet your health and safety needs.
Introducing your personal Regional Workplace Safety Contact – Victoria Morley |
 Victoria is available to provide advice and quotes for in company training and consultancy.
If you are based within the Midlands, Victoria is the person for you to contact to discuss where you are
currently with your safety policies or training needs, and she can help you discover the route to a safer
workplace and compliance with the ever-changing laws.
- Do you need to know what your next step to compliance is?
- Would a visit to your premises suit your organisation?
- Does training at your premises by our qualified trainers sound suitable?
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Call 0121 248 2047 now to speak to Victoria.
Not based in the West Midlands?
Call 0121 248 2233 to speak to our in-company business development executives.
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The Easy Guide to Health and Safety |
By Phil Hughes and Liz Hughes
 Do you need to get to grips with health and safety principles but don't have time to wade through reams of legislation and guidance? Do you need practical step-by-step guidance on health and safety issues for your small business? Then this is the book for you.
The 'Easy Guide to Health and Safety' introduces the health and safety issues which the self-employed and managers, directors and staff with health and safety responsibilities in small businesses face every day.
The book is packed with practical guidance and solutions, as well as handy  checklists and forms for your basic health and safety needs, especially useful when setting up a new business.
This book signposts the essentials on managing risk and the positive benefits that effective health and safety management can bring to the small business.
For more information visit our dedicated Small Business website or call 0121 248 2108.
Phil and Liz Hughes (centre) with John Lester (left)
and Deputy CEO Errol Taylor at RoSPA's headquarters |
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Organisations wishing to sponsor an issue, advertise a vacancy or share success stories can contact
e-letter@rospa.com.
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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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