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Being distracted by a second activity while driving, inevitably affects driving standards and safety, making the driver less observant and more likely to fail to anticipate hazards around them.

In a recent feature article, RoSPA's Dr Karen McDonnell discusses the main risks relating to driver distraction and how to tackle them: https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/driven-to-distraction

Thanks to our partnership with L'Oréal, RoSPA members have access to downloadable resources covering various summer safety topics, including beach safety, barbecue safety, camping safety, and inland water safety.

These materials can help you and your employees stay safe while enjoying outdoor activities.

Members, log into your MyRoSPA account now to download: https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/summer-safety-resources

From educational toys and fashion objects to craft items, model trains and electronics, high-strength magnets are commonly found in many household items.

While these small objects can be entertaining and educational, they pose a significant risk to very young children and teenagers - they can kill or lead to serious life-changing injuries if they are swallowed or inhaled

Keep your little ones safe by storing all small magnets out of their reach and educating them about the dangers. Learn more about magnet safety and how you can prevent accidents at home: https://www.rospa.com/campaigns-fundraising/current/magnet-safety

Building on the incredible success of the previous Women in Safety Mentor Training course, we are thrilled to be running two additional Women in Safety Mentor Training courses this September!

Developed as part of the L’Oréal, RoSPA, and Nike Women in Safety Leadership Programme, this world-class, one-day virtual course is designed to inspire, motivate, and equip a new generation of female mentors with the skills and confidence to lead others effectively.

We are currently inviting applications from health and safety professionals who are passionate about mentoring and advancing women in the field of safety and have the capacity and ability to commit as a mentor.

To find out more and to apply, visit: https://www.rospa.com/women-in-safety-mentor-training

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Around half the population will be taking a UK holiday or short break this summer, according to a survey by Visit Britain. The South West and North West of England, London, Scotland, Yorkshire and Wales are the most popular destinations.

Unsurprisingly, with all these extra vehicles on the road, the number of vehicle breakdowns and collisions also increases, adding to congestion and slowing the traffic flow. But as motorists, some steps can be taken to make the holiday driving experience safer and smoother for all.

In our brand new article, Becky Spencer outlines advice on safe holiday driving: https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/prepare-properly-to-ensure-a-safe-holiday-drive

97% of our customers said they would be extremely likely or likely to recommend our services!

Explore our comprehensive suite of health and safety training which reflects our passion, expertise and leadership. From NEBOSH, and IOSH courses, to manual handling and moving and handling courses, find out how RoSPA can help you and your employees improve their knowledge and skills, reduce risks and make workplaces healthier and safer for everyone.

View our training courses: https://www.rospa.com/safety-training/work

The National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) is seeking a new Independent Coordinating Group Chair.

As Chair, you'll collaborate with key organisations, including the RNLI, RoSPA, RLSS UK, National Fire Chiefs Council and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, guiding the forum through an exciting period of change as they develop a new UK Drowning Prevention Strategy.

If you’re passionate about water safety and have the drive to reduce water-related deaths across the UK, we want to hear from you!

Find out more and apply: https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/national-water-safety-forum-seeking-new-chair

Driving within the speed limit can be challenging. That's why we've partnered with L’Oréal to bring RoSPA members an essential guide featuring the top ten tips to help you consistently stay within the speed limit, ensuring safer and more responsible journeys for you and everyone on the road.

Members - log into your MyRoSPA account to download the resource and share it with your employees to help keep everyone safe on the roads: https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/top-10-tips-to-stay-within-the-speed-limit

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.

In our recent article, Steve Cole, the visionary Director of Policy, Campaigns, and Public Affairs at RoSPA gives us an overview of the RoSPA policy team, its work and who the team members are: https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/introducing-the-rospa-policy-team

Steve Cole Adrian Simpson Dr James Broun Carlene McAvoy Becky Guy Karen McDonnell

It’s probably the last thing you want to think about when you’re relaxing on holiday. But carbon monoxide poisoning can happen anywhere, any time.

If your holiday accommodation has any fuel-burning appliances, it should be equipped with CO alarms. But when you’re packing your sun lotion and beach towel, make space in your luggage for a CO alarm too.

Get in the know about CO this summer - visit our FREE advice hub: https://www.rospa.com/policy/home-safety/carbon-monoxide-hub

Exciting announcement!

Building on the incredible success of the previous Women in Safety Mentor Training course, we are thrilled to be running two additional Women in Safety Mentor Training courses:

◾ September 17, 2024 (12:00 BST / 08:00 EST), enabling delegates from across North and South America to attend.
◾ September 19, 2024 (06:00 BST / 15:00 KST), enabling delegates from across Asia to attend.

We are stronger together, which is why L’Oréal, RoSPA, and Nike have joined forces to create the Women in Safety Leadership Programme. This powerful collaboration underscores our joint commitment to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace, by creating opportunities for women in health and safety.

This world-class, one-day virtual course is designed to inspire, motivate, and equip a new generation of female mentors with the skills and confidence to lead others effectively.

We are currently inviting applications from health and safety professionals who are passionate about mentoring and advancing women in the field of safety and have the capacity and ability to commit as a mentor.

What's more, thanks to our partners we are thrilled to be able to offer several fully funded places on this training course.

Apply now: https://www.rospa.com/women-in-safety-mentor-training

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Limited time offer!

Save 20% on our upcoming NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals taking place 19-23 August & 2-6 September 2024.

Use code 'SAVE20' at the checkout before August 13, 2024 to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

Take your career to the next level - book now: https://www.rospa.com/shop/products/nebosh-national-diploma

Occupational road safety does not start and stop on the way out of a construction site or as materials leave a depot to be delivered to homes and workplaces.

It starts as soon as each of us thinks about driving for work – every day.

In a recent article, RoSPA's Dr Karen McDonnell highlights the importance of transporting goods safely: https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/safe-driver,-safe-vehicle,-safe-load

This summer, it's important to refresh your knowledge of outdoor safety.

Thanks to our partnership with L'Oréal, RoSPA members have access to downloadable resources covering various summer safety topics, including beach safety, barbecue safety, camping safety, and inland water safety. These materials can help you and your employees stay safe while enjoying outdoor activities.

Members, log into your MyRoSPA account now to download: https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/summer-safety-resources

Limited time offer!

Save 20% on our upcoming NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals taking place 19-23 August & 2-6 September 2024.

Use code 'SAVE20' at the checkout.

Take your career to the next level - book now: https://www.rospa.com/shop/products/nebosh-national-diploma

Every year we educate over 12,000 delegates from all over the world to help them improve their knowledge and skills, reduce risks and make workplaces healthier and safer for everyone, so they can return home safely to their families at the end of the working day.

From manual handling to accident investigation, explore our comprehensive suite of health and safety training now: https://www.rospa.com/safety-training/work

The new Labour government was elected with a promise to review health and safety guidance and regulations with a view to modernising legislation where it does not fully reflect today’s workplace. Unions and safety campaigners will want to see this include an examination of the regulation – and enforcement – of psychosocial hazards including bullying and harassment.

In our recent feature article, Andrea Oates looks at what the law says about protecting workers from psychosocial hazards: https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/bullying-and-harassment-at-work

It isn't just the gas appliances in your home that can produce carbon monoxide. Any appliance which burns coal, oil or wood can also produce CO. So, it's also important to be aware of CO if you are planning to stay in holiday accommodation, on a boat or at a campsite.

If your holiday accommodation has any fuel-burning appliances, it should be equipped with CO alarms. But when you’re packing your sun lotion and beach towel, make space in your luggage for a CO alarm too.

Get in the know about CO this summer - visit our FREE advice hub: https://www.rospa.com/policy/home-safety/carbon-monoxide-hub

All safety campaigns seek to persuade people to adopt different behaviours to keep them and others from harm. Over recent years many communications practitioners have turned to psychological theories of persuasion to achieve this aim.

So, how can using psychological theories of persuasion make safety campaigns more effective?

Learn more in our article 'Changing hearts and minds': https://www.rospa.com/news-and-views/changing-hearts-and-minds