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Today, on World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July), the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) has revealed that young people are the most high-risk group for accidental drowning in the UK.

Peers are demanding the government take urgent action to tackle the shocking rise in accidents across the country, following a debate in the House of Lords on the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) call for a National Accident Prevention Strategy.

The National Water Safety Forum (NWSF), hosted by RoSPA, has released its Water Incident Database (WAID) Report for 2024, which showed that there were 193 accidental deaths in the UK.

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The 10 year plan for the NHS in England has ‘focussing on preventing sickness, not just treating it’ as one of the three key shifts necessary to fulfil the government’s ambition to ‘build an NHS fit for the future’.

Cavendish Nuclear has a proud history of winning RoSPA Awards and has used the scheme to help build safety into the heart of its operations, including driving for work. Jane Warren reports.

Making sure safety systems are well-adapted to the needs of neurodiverse employees is often good for the whole workforce, says Louis Wustemann.

The lifesaving work of health and safety professionals from across the UK and beyond was celebrated at our Health and Safety Awards 2025, sponsored by NEBOSH. 

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s outstanding achievements in safety and health are all the more noteworthy given the temperature challenges it has to contend with, as Jane Warren reports.

The landscape of work has changed dramatically for many people over the last five years. So how can we ensure that staff are kept safe, wherever they are based? Bridget Leathley offers some key advice.

One-to-one moving and handling of people, when used appropriately, can revolutionise care - offering greater dignity and independence to those being cared for and easing pressure on staff and the healthcare system.

Camping is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, but it doesn’t come without risk.

Involving safety professionals in the design of facilities and systems benefits the organisations they work for, but it is rare. Louis Wustemann asks how safety practitioners can get in at the planning stage.

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...

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

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

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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...

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... 

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...

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... 

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...

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...

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

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...

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?...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.