News and Views

Explore the latest news, updates, and thought-provoking views in the realm of health and safety.

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14/04/2025
Why does the UK need a National Accident Prevention Strategy

RoSPA has recently launched its new campaign, Safer Lives, Stronger Nation: Our Call for a National Accident Prevention Strategy. We talked to RoSPA’s Research Manager, Dr James Broun, about the data behind the campaign and how you can get involved...

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14/04/2025
RoSPA course helps boost driving training standards in Dubai

Emirates Driving Institute (EDI) has been in operation since 1991 and is the largest driving school in Dubai. 

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14/04/2025
Review of Wales' Drowning Prevention Strategy

This comprehensive review is the first of four key projects RoSPA is undertaking in collaboration with Water Safety Wales (WSW), thanks to the support of the Welsh Government....

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14/04/2025
RoSPA's response to on-street micromobility consultation

Caitlin Taylor, RoSPA’s Road Safety Manager, summarises RoSPA’s formal response to the Government’s consultation on the regulation of on-street micromobility rental schemes...

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14/04/2025
Addressing the rising concern of e-bike and e-scooter battery hazards

Read our advice on how to stay safe when using these forms of transport...

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14/04/2025
Transport Scotland speed consultation

Caitlin Taylor summarises RoSPA's formal response to the Transport Scotland's speed management consultation...

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14/04/2025
WAID enhancement project report

RoSPA, in collaboration with the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF), has published the Water Incident Database (WAID) enhancement project report...

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08/04/2025
Introduction to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Discover what health and safety professionals need to know about the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). DWF’s Dominic Watkins breaks down the key ESG reporting obligations, timelines, and the role of health and safety in corporate sustainability.

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08/04/2025
RoSPA's response to the Chancellor's Spring Statement

The Chancellor’s spending plans miss the opportunity to address the UK’s rocketing accident rates and create £12 billion of valuable economic headroom... 

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07/04/2025
Older drivers factsheet

An ageing population means the number of older drivers is increasing. Download our free factsheet, developed with the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ScORSA) to find out how businesses can help...

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07/04/2025
Accident prevention report

Preventable accidents in the UK are rising and deaths reach an all-time high, warns new report.  Accidental deaths in the UK have reached an all-time high, with the rate increasing by 42% over the last decade, making them the second biggest killer of people under 40...

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07/04/2025
What do we really mean when we say ‘behavioural safety’?

Bridget Leathley argues that we need to embrace human factors and design systems that inherently promote safe behaviour...

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18/02/2025
New RoSPA report published on Water Safety in Wales

RoSPA has released new guidance for local authorities on creating and implementing water safety policy...

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18/02/2025
Why are work-related MSDs still so prevalent?

More than half a million workers in Great Britain suffered from a musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) last year. Becky Spencer investigates why they remain such a huge problem...

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27/08/2024
The next steps for Road Safety

 

Our Research Manager, Dr James Broun, on what the new Government can do to reduce deaths and injuries on the road.

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20/08/2024
Safety Beyond the Workplace: A L’Oréal and RoSPA Webinar

 

Join us on 25 September 2024 at 10:00 BST for an insightful webinar hosted by L’Oréal in partnership with RoSPA, focusing on the impact of safety initiatives beyond the workplace.

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16/08/2024
Introducing the RoSPA policy team...

 

At the heart of RoSPA’s vision of an accident free world is our incredible policy team—a group of dedicated experts tirelessly working to share advice and help keep people safe across roads, workplaces, homes, and leisure activities.

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28/07/2024
Marking 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act

 

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 gaining Royal Assent. Becky Spencer evaluates its impact.

 

 

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30/06/2024
RoSPA sets new standard in global road safety with landmark qualification

 

RoSPA has been named as an accredited provider of Defensive Driver Training in the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers’ (the IOGP) Land Transportation Safety Practice document and has launched a new qualification - the RoSPA Level 2 International Award in Defensive Driving.

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10/06/2024
Don't be a distracted driver - Follow our top tips

 

When we talk about driver distractions, we often think about a motorist being on their mobile phone behind the wheel. But mobile phones are not the only distraction...

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02/06/2024
The growing trend in the use of civil sanctions in regulation

 

Join Dominic Watkins, partner at DWF a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, to understand the changes in this area and what you need to be ready to deal with and challenge a civil penalty before they come final... 

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27/05/2024
Insights for Health and Safety Managers: Health & Safety Legal Update

 

In this highly anticipated event, Simon Joyston-Bechal from Turnstone Law will update on latest developments in health and safety law. As a leading authority in the field, he provides invaluable practising insights, giving you the knowledge to protect yourself and your organisation from prosecution...

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13/05/2024
Inspiring Women in Safety Award Winner 2024

 

We caught up with Erika Curnow, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager at Hydro Aluminium UK Ltd, to ask her more about her work and how winning the Award has impacted her life... 

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23/04/2024
Our top 5 most read articles of 2024 so far

 

In case you missed them, here are our five most popular article so far this year, including women and PPE, the four-day week, the cost of safety and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. 

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26/03/2024
Driver fatigue and road collisions: New factsheet available

 

What are the effects of fatigue on driving and who is most at risk? How can fatigue-related collisions be avoided? Access information and advice by downloading our free factsheet...

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21/03/2024
Social standing: Where OSH fits into ESG

 

Louis Wustemann looks at the growing emphasis on safety and health in ESG measurement and reporting and explores how OSH managers could help set the agenda...

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12/03/2024
Could a four-day week improve wellbeing in the workplace?

 

Becky Spencer reports on businesses who have adopted a four-day working week and looks at the impacts, particularly on health and wellbeing...

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29/02/2024
Risk assessment legally watertight

 

In the first of a series of health and safety law videos, health and safety defence lawyer Simon Joyston-Bechal, Director at Turnstone Law, offers his words of wisdom...

 

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14/02/2024
What is the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive?

 

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is set to completely shake up the sustainability compliance landscape – but what will it mean for you and your business?...

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07/02/2024
The wrong fit: Women's PPE in construction

 

With an increasingly diverse workforce, more attention is being drawn to a lack of inclusive PPE for women in construction and what impact this can have on health and safety...

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15/01/2024
Value added: Costing the true benefits of safety

 

A new tool designed to calculate the value of safety to any organisation could help strengthen the business case for OSH initiatives but also sell the benefits of a more holistic view of employee care and protection

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11/12/2023
CSRD and OSH reporting

 

If you do business in Europe, the EU’s new ESG reporting law will affect you. Here we take a first look at some of the aspects of health and safety reporting and materiality assessment...

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14/11/2023
Asbestos and women: The hidden killer

 

Each year, around 400 women die from mesothelioma caused by asbestos in the UK, yet the majority were not directly exposed to the deadly fibres through their work. So, what is responsible for this toll? Becky Spencer investigates...

 

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30/10/2023
ESG in the frame - the rise of OSH reporting standards

 

As the emphasis in ESG has shifted away from mainly environmental reporting, frameworks have grown to demonstrate OSH performance to investors and corporate customers, says Louis Wustemann...

 

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09/10/2023
Health and safety in the hospitality industry - what are your duties?

 

Croner-i highlight some of the key issues of health and safety in the hospitality industry and explain what employers' responsibilities are....

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26/09/2023
How to get ahead: Laying the foundations for your 2024 RoSPA Awards Submission

 

Matt Cryer, RoSPA Awards Standards Manager, gives some top tips on entering our internationally renowned Health and Safety Awards scheme, which launches for 2024 this week.

 

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25/09/2023
The future of fleet: Managing electric vehicle safety

 

Croner-i explain how employers can manage the key hazards and risks for the safe operation of electric vehicles, future-proofing their fleet while keeping staff and the public safe...

 

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20/09/2023
Thinking of entering the RoSPA Awards for the first time? How we approached the journey

 

Discover the path to awards success in our upcoming FREE webinar, where we'll be joined by first time award entrants and winners, Viking Raja Group UK...

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06/09/2023
Game changer? How AI could transform workplace safety

 

Advances in AI could revolutionise workplace safety by processing data to identify patterns and hazards, enhancing surveillance, and improving risk management. However, ethical considerations and regulation are crucial as AI takes on decision-making roles...

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05/09/2023
What winning an RoSPA award brought to our organisation

 

Are you eager to propel your organisation's success to new heights? Discover the transformative power of award recognition at our upcoming webinar hosted by Awards Standards Manager, Matt Cryer...

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10/07/2023
How OSH awards can bolster your ESG credentials

 

Find out how safety and health awards, even just the process of applying for them, can help your organisation frame its safety and health work as part of its social responsibilities.