Bikeability has been launched marking a complete makeover of cycle training for today’s children.

Many adults will remember doing their Cycling Proficiency Test, Bikeability is designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today’s roads. The aim is that by 2009 half of all year six pupils in England will be trained through schemes awarding Bikeability. A new Bikeability website – www.bikeability.org.uk – has also been launched to offer updates on news about the initial six month trial and national roll out in 2007.

With only a few days untill the new laws come into force, RoSPA is pleased to announce an additional date for this oversubscribed event. Don’t miss out BOOK YOUR PLACE at North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, Wrexham, 10th October. This easily accessible venue is located just 8 miles from Chester.

For only £69 + VAT the event will offer answers to common problems, a forum for exchanging views and exploring ways ahead.

If you’re struggling with managing your occupational road risk then take advantage of this free online service. Via a series of tick-box questions, the self-assessment survey identifies key areas that may require attention. Completing it will provide a valuable insight into your organisation’s current status. If further assistance is required, press ‘submit’, and a RoSPA specialist will contact you in order to make further recommendations.

Effective accident investigation is not only a moral and legal duty; it also represents sound commercial sense. RoSPA’s Accident Investigation Consultancy service has been designed to help you ensure that a thorough and unbiased investigation takes place that explores all lines of enquiry and results in an action plan designed to minimise the likelihood of similar accidents happening again. An Accident Investigation Training course is also available.

As a health and safety professional, access to up to the minute information is key to ensuring best practice in this fast paced industry. The RoSPA Infocentre is the resource for providing the answers to your health and safety queries, and can even access the health and safety experts on your behalf.
The RoSPA Infocentre is available free to RoSPA Members.

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According to HSG65 organisations should have an ‘independent assessment’ of Safety Management Systems once every two years. Indeed, it is only by auditing current performance that informed decisions can be made, actions prioritised and resources allocated. RoSPA’s Quality Safety Audit is uniquely based on HSG65; it offers unrivalled flexibility and can incorporate compliance with OHSAS18001.

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Interested in being a RoSPA sponsor? There are many opportunities for you to show your support of RoSPA’s work and with over 200,000 hits to the RoSPA website per month, an Affiliate Weblink is the ideal way to promote your commitment to health and safety to a wide audience, with minimum effort.

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HSE's Route Map for Workplace Transport

Workplace transport related accidents remain the second biggest cause of fatal and serious injury in the workplace. Every year 70 people are killed and thousands more maimed. Come to RoSPA's forthcoming Safety Awareness Exchange to find out about the key requirements in the HSE’s new 'route map' for workplace transport and how they will impact on your business.

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While there is much advice to help consumers wishing to purchase environmentally friendly cars, advice on pedestrian friendly cars is less prevalent. However, an organisation called EuroNCAP test vehicles to see how pedestrian friendly they have been designed to be. To date, only one car has been awarded 4 stars in the pedestrian protection tests, and only 13 more cars out of over 200 tested have achieved 3 stars.

Find out which cars have achieved three stars protection

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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 work 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.

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