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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

Managing construction and infrastructure risk in a changing climate Hub
22/10/2026
Managing construction and infrastructure risk in a changing climate – Upcoming webinar

As extreme weather events become increasingly common, organisations responsible for construction, infrastructure and public safety must take proactive steps to identify, manage and mitigate climate-related risks.

Quantifying the costs of drowning Hub
22/10/2026
Quantifying the costs of drowning – new research published

A new study co-authored by RoSPA has found that water-related fatalities in 2023 resulted in more than 15,500 years of life lost and an estimated economic cost of approximately £933 million.

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20/10/2026
Does health and safety training improve safety outcomes?

Training is essential but it is not a silver bullet. Bridget Leathley examines why better safety outcomes depend on much more than course completion alone.

 

Upcoming training courses

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NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety: E-learning

Prefer the flexibility and convenience of studying in your own time? Now available at £399 + VAT.

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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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