Case for Defensive Driving
Discover why safer driving delivers measurable business results in The Business Case for Defensive Driving.
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.
Health and Safety Membership
Designed to suit any business with health and safety needs, RoSPA membership is a trusted service and source of guidance and information for thousands of organisations in the UK and worldwide.
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!
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.
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.
Safer stairs
Improving safety standards for stair design will significantly reduce the number of people needlessly dying and getting hurt.
Fall prevention
Falls are unexpected and shocking. Having a fall can happen to anyone, but they are most common and tend to be more serious for people in later life. And the impact is huge.
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.
Health and safety qualifications
Trusted qualifications shaping safer workplaces, stronger compliance, and healthier communities.
Health and safety awards
Celebrating our 70th year, RoSPA Health and Safety Awards have been the benchmark for excellence, reconising outstanding achievements and dedication to workplace safety across the globe.
National Water Safety Conference
RoSPA is proud to host the National Water Safety Conference on Tuesday, October 06, 2026 in Birmingham. Every year, around 400 people drown in the UK, with a further 200 taking their own lives in our waters. Our conference provides a vital platform for water safety leaders, practitioners, educators, and academics to come together, share knowledge, and shape the future of drowning prevention. We're calling for abstract submissions in the first instance, with delegate bookings available soon. To find out more click the button below.
Safety representatives are a legal cornerstone of effective workplace health and safety. Join us to discover why they matter, what the law requires of them and their employers, and how to build a productive, legally compliant relationship that genuinely improves workplace safety outcomes.
Wednesday 17 June, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Read the latest news and views
Inland water warning after 202 accidental drowning deaths in 2025
New data published by the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF), led by RoSPA, reveals that the majority (57 per cent) of accidental drowning deaths in 2025 occurred at inland locations such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs, canals, quarry lakes and lochs.
Tackling the UK's safety skills gap: Exclusive member webinar
Be the first to hear the findings of the OSH Skills Commission’s work at our webinar for RoSPA members on 24 June at 11am.
Reviewing water safety in Bury
In 2025, RoSPA undertook an Inland Water Safety Review of 28 bodies of water, including streams, ponds and lakes, for Bury Council’s Park and Countryside service.
Upcoming training courses
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 a reduced rate of £399 + VAT (usually £495).
Construction Design and Management Awareness: Virtual classroom training course
Book the next virtual course on June 18, 2026 and master the principles of safe, compliant construction with RoSPA’s Construction Design Management course, aligned with CDM Regulations 2015.
Accident Investigation: Virtual classroom training course
Book the next live virtual classroom on June 23, 2026 - Delivered by qualified professionals, providing engaging break out sessions, and interactive discussions.
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 on June 24 2026.
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