The first safety centre to receive accreditation through a new RoSPA scheme with the Department of Health has been announced. LASER (Learning About Safety by Experiencing Risk) centres help children learn how to cope when faced with dangerous situations.

The awarding of LASER accreditation to the Bristol-based safety centre called Lifeskills – Learning for Living, indicates that it has met the necessary quality standards covering partnership, programme management and evaluation which are set by the LASER scheme. "LASER schemes provide a powerful interactive approach to safety education and our aim is that they will benefit from a supportive and reassuring accreditation service that will help sustain best practice and further the development of new ways of delivering accident prevention messages,” said RoSPA's LASER Accreditation Manager, John Vallender.

John Vallender (LASER Accreditation Programme Manager), Maggie Sims MBE (Vice Chair Lifeskills), Andy Townsend (Centre Manger Lifeskills), Peter Cornall (Head of Leisure Safety RoSPA), John Sleight MBE (Chair Lifeskills)

For more information about LASER schemes, call 0121 248 2114.

Under-pressure parents buying mini motorbikes will not always be aware that they may be encouraging their children to break the law and are putting them at risk of severe injury.

RoSPA has produced a startling leaflet called ‘Mini Bikes, A Guide for Parents and Owners’ in order to combat the lack of awareness surrounding the legal and safety issues of mini bikes.

If you advise the public or distribute road safety educational resources to children and their families, then this is a vital addition to your portfolio.

Any powered vehicle used on the public highway must comply with all aspects of road traffic law, including road tax and insurance. This leaflet comprehensively addresses these issues alongside essential safety advice and is available to buy in packs of 100 from the RoSPA WebShop or call 0121 248 2233.

The clock is ticking towards Corporate Manslaughter law

Keep up to date on the progress of Corporate Manslaughter legislation with RoSPA. Click here to read the latest news. With the Ministry of Justice working to produce high-level guidance to businesses on the revised offence of corporate manslaughter, now is a key time to prepare your operations.

RoSPA will be organising a series of events around the country focusing on this area of vital importance to directors and senior managers. This will include an event in Glasgow on 26th September and London in November. Click here to register your interest today!

2007:2008 Products and Services Catalogue - request your copy today!

This comprehensive catalogue will be available soon – request your copy and make sure you’re the first to find out about the wide variety of RoSPA training and consultancy services in addition to a popular portfolio of safety resources for the following sectors:

Road Safety  Home Safety Safety Education Leisure Safety

RoSPA is a unique provider who is able to offer products and services in every area of life helping the public to stay safe whether at work, home on the roads or at play. Our vast range of resources and services is testimony to our commitment to improving safety initiatives throughout the UK.

Don’t forget - beat the price increase and place your resource orders before the end of July to benefit from current prices.

How do you ensure that your work equipment meets requirements?

In line with PUWER regulations, you must ensure that equipment provided for use at work is, amongst other things, suitable and safe for intended use, maintained in a safe condition, used only by those with adequate information, training, instruction and accompanied by safety measures.

Specifically, part IV of the regulations also contains specific requirements regarding power presses - the machine, guard or associated protection device must be thoroughly examined at specified intervals and inspected daily in use. A competent person must do this.

RoSPA’s long running Power Press Tool Setters course enables delegates to adhere to the standards required by law relating to the use, adjustment and inspection of the power press, as well as covering accident causes and preventative measures.

Also available: Abrasive Wheel Setters and Instructors’ Training 
 
RoSPA’s fully equipped, purpose-built workshop is the home for our suite of skills courses aimed at ensuring your skilled workers are safe workers.

Reserve a place on-line NOW or for further details call 0121 248 2233 or email training@rospa.com.

Specially designed for organisations based in more than one location, RoSPA Corporate Membership can help ensure all your sites enjoy RoSPA Membership benefits.

Some of these benefits include:

Discounts on health and safety training 30 minutes free telephone consultancy Free subscription to a RoSPA Journal Use of the RoSPA Infocentre

Plus many more...

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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.