In the blockbuster movie, Casino Royale, the hero Bond is saved from certain death by a defibrillator when he goes into sudden cardiac arrest. SCA is the UK’s biggest killer with 150,000 fatalities per year. To win this latest Bond gadget (worth over £1000) and help protect your workforce simply click here and answer the following question: In Casino Royale which of Bond’s cars has a portable defibrillator in the glove box?

Road safety law is being given extra teeth with tougher penalties and new offences being introduced.

The Road Safety Act will become law early this year. The new act applies to all those who use the road for work purposes – including delivery drivers, sales staff, or those who travel to meetings or journey between sites.

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What changes are being made under the new Road Safety Bill RoSPA advice on mobile phones RoSPA advice on safer speeds.

This is just one of the many unanswered questions thrown up by the new offence of Corporate Manslaughter. Company Directors need to be able to show that they have taken reasonable steps to manage risks and have effective health and safety management systems in place.

Find out all the latest developments in this challenging subject at RoSPA’s Director’s Health and Safety Responsibilities Conference, co-located with the 2007 Safety & Health Expo, the largest annual health and safety exhibition in Europe.

For full details click here

Revisions to the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations are expected to come in to force in April of this year. This new one-day course is aimed at all those who manage or are involved in construction and demolition related projects. It outlines legal requirements under the new regulations and will therefore help you to comply.

Click here to request a free course outline

After around 310 people were caught drink driving every day during December, RoSPA has called for a reduction in the drink-drive limit. Duncan Vernon, Road Safety Officer, said: “Reducing the drink-drive limit from 80mg to 50mg would save around 65 lives and 230 serious injuries on Britain’s roads each year”.

You can remind your employees of the dangers of drink driving with RoSPA’s ‘The Morning After Poster’, available for just £4.20 + VAT.

RoSPA Awards Countdown

With less than 3 weeks till the RoSPA awards deadline there really isn’t much time left to complete your entries. Previous award winners will undoubtedly be aware of the many benefits of winning a RoSPA Award including extensive PR opportunities, whilst, for new entrants there really is no better way to demonstrate your health & safety proficiency.

Download an entry form today

From training courses through to consultancy services, RoSPA has a track record of delivering workplace safety solutions to organisations around the globe. Our range of educational resources will help you reinforce safety messages, and should you wish to order more than 500 copies of any poster or RoSPA leaflet we can have them printed in a language of your choice.

Whether you’re interested in Consultancy in the Czech Republic, Training in Tokyo, Posters in Portugal or DVDs in Dubai, we can help!

For companies with a specific interest in the area of Fleet Safety, RoSPA has introduced a new Fleet Safety benefits package. As a Fleet Safety Member, you will enjoy a number of benefits, including the following:

Discount on RoSPA's Driver Profiler Psychometric Test Subscription on RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Journal, Bulletin and Safety Express Access to the RoSPA Member Zone Use of the RoSPA Infocentre, including the 24/7 Infocentre database Discounts on health and safety training and resources Free telephone consultancy Use of RoSPA Member logo Plus many more...

Please call 0121 248 2051 to find out more.

HSE Publish 2005/6 Statistics

The HSE’s latest statistics on work-related health, safety and enforcement in Great Britain are now available. The statistics look at ill-health, injury and progress against targets. Click here to see the key facts, here for an overall picture or here for regional information.

Organisations wishing to share their latest news with the safety community can contact us for details on adding their message to Safety Connections, or sponsoring an issue.

RoSPA is an independent charity and a uniquely comprehensive safety organisation. As a RoSPA Member you will be supporting our mission to save lives through preventing accidents in all walks of life. RoSPA Members also enjoy a range of benefits to help you to achieve your own safety goals, so join RoSPA today and see how we can help you.

You can also support RoSPA by arranging fundraising activities, or through a simple donation. RoSPA also have many sponsorship opportunities.