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RoSPA's new film, Driving for Work, has helped RoSPA to win the Safety Award in the 2008 Fleet World Honours - presented annually to those who have achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.

Fleet World editor Ken Rogers, praised the film 'which delivers its message in a hard-hitting, yet sympathetic way.' and commented 'RoSPA has made a valuable contribution to fleet safety over the years, putting across a message about the positive benefits of safer driving', referring to RoSPA's other publications and seminars on the subject.

This Award-winning film is freely available to download

Commenting on the award, Chairman of Judges George Emmerson said: “RoSPA guidance should be required reading for any company wishing to comply fully with Health and Safety legislation as applying to the operation of company cars and their drivers.”

Click here for RoSPA’s road safety resources, freely available for employers to download.

RoSPA's Quality Safety Audit system is unique in having its own award scheme to reflect and reward an organisation's success following an audit. RoSPA recently honoured the achievements of organisations gaining an award, most notably Siemens Energy Systems and Yeo Valley Farms Ltd, both of which achieved a prestigious, and unsurpassable, Level 5 Diamond Award.

Shown here collecting her award, June Worster of Siemens said: 'This QSA Level 5 Award represents our dedication to continually improving safety. We have worked with RoSPA for a number of years and have found the QSA audit system to be rigorous and in-depth but hugely beneficial. This is an achievement of which we are justifiably proud.'

A key benefit of the QSA system is that those achieving Level 4 or 5 will receive a more favourable premium from leading insurance provider AIG UK Ltd.: 'At AIG UK Ltd. we recognise good health and safety management standards and we reflect this in the premium quote for those customers who have achieved a level 4 Platinum or above of the RoSPA Quality Safety Audit System.'

To see how QSA could benefit your organisation call 0121 248 2076 or email consultancy@rospa.com

RoSPA’s exclusive flexible modular approach to the NEBOSH National General Certificate answers the need for quality safety courses, delivered to fit around busy working schedules This approach means less continuous time away from your workplace, therefore less disruption, and also avoids the need for costly overnight accommodation.

Don’t miss your chance to book on the first course of the Birmingham or Hertfordshire Modular NEBOSH National General Certificate

Next course dates: Hertfordshire 07 July, Birmingham 09 July

To discuss your training needs further or to make a course booking please call 0121 248 2233 or email training@rospa.com

There's more to discover about film and television through the BFI. Our world-renowned archive, cinemas, festivals, films, publications and learning resources are here to inspire you.

British Film Institute
Health & Safety, Environment and Risk Manager

Salary £41,872 to £48,984
(flexible/reduced hours applications would be considered)

This is a unique opportunity to lead health and safety, environment and risk management across the BFI. We are seeking a Health & Safety, Environment and Risk Manager to ensure a safe and efficient environment for staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in formulating strategy and implementing changes and should have both a proven track record and CMIOSH status.

The health and safety, environmental and risk management challenges across the BFI include responsibility for the world’s largest film archive, at Berkhamsted and Gaydon, plus busy visitor venues at BFI Southbank and the BFI IMAX, plus a library at our HQ in Central London.

You will be based at BFI Southbank, London (nearest station Waterloo) and will need to travel to Berkhamsted and Gaydon.

You will enjoy benefits such as a final salary pension scheme, 28-33 days annual leave, free tickets to BFI Southbank events plus many other discounts and benefits.

Further details about the post and the BFI can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/jobs or by email: jobs@bfi.org.uk. Closing date for applications is 04 July 2008 and interviews will be held on 15/16 July.

We support diversity and inclusion

To advertise a vacancy through RoSPA please contact 0121 248 2071.

A new online accident prevention resource www.safehome4me.com has been launched for children aged 3-7 years old.

Developed by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the website has been designed for pre-school and primary school settings but can also be used at home to raise awareness of accident prevention.

Through a series of interactive games and watch and learn sequences, the website introduces children to behavioural, product and environmental risk factors that can lead to common home accidents.

The resource was developed in partnership with a range of health and education professionals including RoSPA representatives. It seeks to convey safety information to young children on the following types of home accidents:

This fun resource will help children develop attitudes and behaviours around keeping themselves safe, keeping others safe and knowing what to do if an accident happens. To find out more click here.

The older children get, the more likely they are to die or be injured on the roads. Traffic is one of the biggest killers of 12-16 year olds in the UK.

It is at this age that children begin to venture beyond the boundaries of home and school, and start to use public transport on their own, as well as travelling on foot. Travel training lessons will benefit these students, especially as finding your way around on buses and trains can be a challenge even for seasoned travellers!

This training package is relevant to professionals or other individuals or groups with an interest in the welfare of young people – including teachers, PHSE co-ordinators, work experience co-ordinators, road safety officers, school travel plan co-ordinators, police officers and Travelwise officers.

The resource contains dedicated worksheets covering a range of topics and issues associated with independent travel. There are also brief teaching notes for each worksheet. This resource is aimed at helping to meet Government targets for significantly reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured in road accidents by 2010.

Click here for the free online pdf.

Since the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, there is a growing focus on the health and safety responsibilities of directors and senior managers in all organisations.

Due to popular demand, another date has been added in July for RoSPA’s new Director Involvement in Health and Safety course. It is ideal for those who wish fully to understand their responsibilities, plus gain a greater knowledge of the essential principles of planning for health and safety.

The course covers the key concepts outlined in HSE/Institute of Directors ‘Leading health and safety at work’, as well as guidance on how to balance the health and safety equation within the business.

All delegates who attend the course will be awarded a RoSPA certificate of training.

Next course date: 31st July

For more details please call 0121 248 2233 or email training@rospa.com

Passions for football make this poster really attract notice at this time of year, and the eye-catching design reinforces the importance of team responsibility in reducing injuries. A RoSPA best-seller, this poster is ideal for any business to promote their health and safety message.

It is also available as a laminated poster or within an aluminium frame. Please call 0121 248 2108 to place your order now.

To see our wide variety of posters please visit our Webshop.

Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers play an important role in fire safety within the workplace. However, knowing how to prevent fire and stay safe in case of a fire is vital for everyone.

RoSPA has a brand new range of Fire Safety DVD’s specifically designed to help you with your fire safety training needs. They include