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With the UK experiencing its coldest winter for a long time, RoSPA has been urging people to stay safe in the freezing conditions. Although the recent prolonged snow and ice has largely As temperatures continue to stay low, bodies of water may remain frozen. Despite warnings, tragic drownings continue to make the headlines as people fall through the ice on lakes. These incidents are easily avoidable, and RoSPA encourages people to exercise caution near frozen water – and issued an icy water warning during the first week of January. As well as looking after yourselves, try and keep an eye on elderly or vulnerable neighbours in the freezing conditions – small gestures like clearing paths and driveways can make a big difference to the safety of those who are less steady on their feet. After weeks of travelling in snow and ice, drivers have also been warned about foggy conditions. When visibility is reduced, either in fog or heavy rain, an accident involving one vehicle can quickly involve many others, especially if they are driving too close to one another, and too fast for the conditions. RoSPA’s press release highlights the dangers of reduced visibility and gives tips for staying safe on the roads in foggy conditions. See here for more winter driving tips from RoSPA. |
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Opinions may be divided about the real scale of the recession, but there is no doubt that no business can afford to be complacent. Having a unique selling point such as being a RoSPA Award winner could make a vital difference. The work involved in preparing an entry is modest compared to the significant benefits to be gained, including:
Download the Entry Form and Guidance Notes today. For full details: |
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Back in December 2009, RoSPA asked for your views and experiences on the use of baby bath seats. This questionnaire will close on January 31, so make your voice heard and help us to help families everywhere. Following the tragic death of a nine-month-old girl who drowned after slipping out of her bath seat, RoSPA has launched a research project to supplement previous research. It is hoped that the responses will give a better indication of how and why this equipment is used in the home, and identify any near misses that are difficult to record. A questionnaire will enable RoSPA to investigate whether its guidance about warning messages has been heeded, and whether such messages are read and understood by parents and carers. If you would like to participate in the research, please visit our website now. Remember, the results are anonymous, and you are under no obligation to provide any personal details at all. |
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RoSPA’s driver e-learning software is the flexible route to training your drivers. Drivers can choose when and where to take the course and how long they would like to complete it.
This comprehensive software aims to provide users with the knowledge to drive both safely and defensively at all times, and includes training on the following topics:
With driving for work accounting for more fatalities than any other area of employment, it is increasingly important to improve your drivers’ skills in as many areas as possible. In these challenging economic times there is no excuse for cutting corners – so why not stretch your budgets further by looking for more efficient ways to train your employees?
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Safe At Home, The National Home Safety Equipment Scheme, is now running in more than 90 areas across England. It has just celebrated its first Christmas, and is now looking forward to serving many more families in the new year.
The scheme, launched nationally almost a year ago in February 2009,serves families in areas with the highest accident rates in England by supplying and installing vital home safety equipment. Laura Duckhouse, of Kingswinford, Dudley, is discovering just how difficult it can be to keep an inquisitive baby or toddler out of harm’s way. Help was at hand when staff at Bromley Pensnett Children’s Centre in Dudley arranged for Laura and Darren to have their home assessed by Dudley Council’s RoSPA-trained installer. “Safe At Home has been brilliant for us,” said Laura, 29. “I’m petrified of anything happening to Lauren. “Having a fireguard in the living room has made a massive difference. My kitchen was one of the areas I was most concerned about because of cleaning products, so I was relieved when Safe At Home provided cupboard locks to keep them safely locked away.” In addition to installing home safety equipment, the project aims to train parents to take their own steps to keep children safe in the home. Laura said: “The guidance I received really opened my eyes to different dangers around the home. I’m not daft, but sometimes you do need a bit of guidance.”
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Accidents resulting from poor manual handling techniques cost employers dearly, but the vast majority of these incidents are preventable. With this in mind RoSPA has invested in the development of a course that will provide the most cost-effective solution for businesses.
All delegates who successfully complete the course will be certified as a RoSPA Approved Manual Handling Assessor.
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 Have Fun, Be Safe - CSEC project
The year 10 student council (aged 14 and 15 years) at Heartlands Academy in Birmingham are working on a project for the Child Safety Education Coalition (CSEC) over this academic year, culminating in Child Safety Week 21-27 June, 2010.
CSEC is a group of member organisations which are working together to promote practical education to help children and young people protect themselves from unintended injury. It encourages and supports everyday activities which help children learn about risks and how to cope with them and thereby develop lifelong skills to keep themselves and others safe. The Heartlands Academy students' Child Safety Week project, called Have Fun, Be Safe, will promote awareness in the five injury prevention areas through specific subject areas in their school:
If you are willing to help with the planning and delivery of the Have Fun Be Safe project please get in touch with Cassius Francis on 0121 248 2025 or email cfrancis@csec.org.uk by February 1, 2010.
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Get more from your budget - With RoSPA consultants Our Health and Safety Training Needs Analysis will enable you to get the most out of your budget for next year. Existing methods for identifying and addressing health and safety training needs should be reviewed on a regular basis within any organisation. One of RoSPA’s consultants will be able to identify the managerial, operational and health and safety aspects of all employee positions, with a comprehensive training needs/competencies matrix being produced to outline an action plan for future improvements. In these difficult economic times, can you afford to ignore the opportunity to stretch your budget without compromising your health and safety record? |
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Health & Safety in Construction 2010, taking place in London on March 25, will provide you with the guidance and practical information that you need to improve safety on site. Key topics include:
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disappeared, winter is far from over and experts are predicting that the rest of the season will remain colder than average. RoSPA has issued a ‘tips for sledging’ press release, which aims to keep people safe whilst enjoying the snow.
This e-learning system is ideal as an additional training tool for managers who are looking for an alternative or refresher to in-vehicle training. It enables companies to provide their drivers with key information vital to anyone driving at work, and allows them to do so quickly, conveniently and at a reduced cost.
Thousands of families across the country were able to prepare for a safer Christmas thanks to a pioneering RoSPA scheme – the largest of its type in the world.
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At present they are working to develop their programme for Child Safety Week and are keen to make contact with organisations that can offer advice, support and information to distribute to their peers.
