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Welcome to RoSPA

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is a leading voice in health and safety that campaigns to reduce avoidable accidents at home, on the road, at work and at leisure. Our vision is to create a life free from accidental injury, and with the support of our members, this is at the core of everything we do.

 

We lobby Government on issues that matter, pioneer the world’s largest health and safety awards and provide a suite of RoSPA qualifications and training that help learners and employers keep their colleagues safe from accidents and ill-health.
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RoSPA Membership

Managing health and safety doesn’t need to be complex or time-consuming. With RoSPA Membership, you’ll have everything you need to stay on top of legislation, reduce risk, and build a safer organisation—without doing it alone.

Making the world safer together

RoSPA champions safety through life-saving campaigns. Discover how we make the world safer — get involved and learn more today!

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Annual review of accidents

RoSPA’s Annual Review of Accidents brings together the latest available UK data on accidental deaths and hospital admissions across road, home, work and leisure settings. It shows that accidents remain a leading cause of preventable harm, with tens of thousands of people killed or seriously injured each year.

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National accident prevention strategy

Ground-breaking research reveals that UK accident rates have risen sharply over the last decade. We urgently need government support to tackle this issue.

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Global accidents at work

Every worker should be able to return home from work safe. Yet around the world, preventable workplace injuries and deaths continue to devastate individuals, families and communities. Read more about our research into who is most at risk of harm globally and the steps needed to create safer workplaces for everyone.

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OSH Skills Commission

New OSH Skills Commission report reveals how investing in workforce competence strengthens safety, wellbeing and productivity. Exploring skills gaps, AI, knowledge transfer and succession planning, it offers practical recommendations to help organisations build a resilient, future-ready workforce.

Leading the way in health and safety excellence

Build your expertise with our trusted health and safety qualifications and showcase your achievements through the internationally recognised RoSPA Awards — inspiring safer workplaces everywhere.

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Health and safety qualifications

Trusted qualifications shaping safer workplaces, stronger compliance, and healthier communities.

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Health and safety awards

The 2027 RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are now open. 
Build trust, strengthen involvement, and gain independent recognition for your organisation's commitment to health and safety. 

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Extra Member Benefits for Award Entrants
Discover six exclusive member benefits that make entering, winning and celebrating awards easier.

Read the latest news and views

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20/10/2026
Five common driver knowledge gaps that increase fleet risk

Vehicle checks, licence verification and telematics all have an important role to play in managing occupational road risk. However, one of the most significant contributors to collisions is often overlooked: gaps in driver knowledge.

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08/10/2026
Water safety at managed sites: What are your legal obligations?

Reggie Robinson, RoSPA Water & Leisure Consultant, and Carlene McAvoy, RoSPA’s Head of Policy look at the legislation affecting open water features within managed sites and how RoSPA can help.

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13/10/2026
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park’s journey with RoSPA
Discover how Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park used RoSPA's Inland Waterways Site Review to establish a robust water safety strategy and contribute to water safety improvements across Scotland.

Upcoming training courses

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Safety Representatives: Virtual training course

If you are looking to understand the pivotal role of safety representatives and gain practical skills to enhance workplace safety, this course is designed just for you - join the next virtual classroom course, click the link for all dates.

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Accident Investigation: Virtual classroom training course

Book the next live virtual classroom, click the link for all dates. Delivered by qualified professionals, providing engaging break out sessions, and interactive discussions.

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Risk Assessment: Virtual classroom training course

Protect your team with our virtual classroom Risk Assessment training—interactive, practical, expert-led sessions focused on real-world workplace safety challenges.

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IOSH Managing Safely: Virtual classroom training course

Gain essential health and safety skills by booking the next course starting December 8, 2026. Ideal for managers, this three day course, enhances workplace safety and compliance. 

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Training Management Service
Develop safety skills across your organisation - Discover how RoSPA’s new Training Management Service can help you identify training needs, develop workforce knowledge and build long-term safety capability. Supporting workforce competence and organisational compliance.

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