Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Health & Safety Charity and Training Provider in Birmingham
Established in 1955, we are a leading charity dedicated to reducing accidental injuries through education, advocacy, and expert-led initiatives. Our mission focuses on preventing accidents across diverse environments, including workplaces, homes, roads, and leisure activities. We deliver internationally recognised health and safety qualifications, conduct groundbreaking research, and provide tailored consultancy services to organisations globally. Our team of specialists develops evidence-based training programs, from manual handling to risk assessment, while pioneering national campaigns to influence policy and improve safety standards. With a network of accredited trainers and examiners across the UK, we offer advanced driver and rider assessments, fleet safety solutions, and bespoke workplace safety audits.Our expertise extends to home safety initiatives, playground inspections, and water safety awareness, supported by free resources and toolkits for employers, educators, and road safety practitioners. Through the RoSPA Awards, we celebrate excellence in workplace safety, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Our advocacy work addresses critical issues like carbon monoxide poisoning, falls prevention for older adults, and safer stair design, ensuring our impact spans both public and private sectors.
Services
Health and safety training
Risk assessment courses
Fleet safety programs
Home safety assessments
Playground inspections
Driver training
Workplace audits
Carbon monoxide awareness
Falls prevention initiatives
Water safety education
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer internationally recognised health and safety qualifications.
- Our expert-led training courses enhance workplace safety and compliance.
- We run the UK's largest health and safety awards programme.
- Our consultancy services provide tailored safety solutions for diverse sectors.
- We advocate for government policy changes to prevent accidents.
Services
Health and safety training
We deliver comprehensive health and safety training programs tailored to workplace needs. Our courses cover manual handling, risk assessment, and IOSH qualifications, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Participants gain practical skills to identify hazards and implement safety protocols, reducing workplace injuries and improving organisational safety culture.
Risk assessment courses
Our risk assessment courses equip professionals with methodologies to identify and mitigate workplace hazards. Training includes legal compliance frameworks, hazard prioritisation techniques, and control measure implementation. Participants learn to conduct thorough assessments across diverse industries, from construction to healthcare, ensuring safer working environments.
Fleet safety programs
We provide fleet safety solutions for organisations managing work-related driving. Services include driver training, accident analysis, and policy development. Our ScORSA initiative offers free resources to reduce road risks, covering vehicle maintenance, driver fatigue management, and compliance with transport regulations for safer fleet operations.
Playground inspections
Our playground inspection services ensure compliance with safety standards for public and private play areas. Certified inspectors evaluate equipment for EN1176 compliance, identify entrapment risks, and assess surfacing materials. We provide detailed reports with remediation recommendations to prevent injuries and maintain safe recreational spaces.
Home safety assessments
We offer home safety assessments to identify accident risks in residential environments. Evaluations focus on fall prevention for older adults, carbon monoxide detection, and childproofing measures. Our experts provide practical recommendations to mitigate hazards, promoting safer living conditions through education and environmental modifications.
Questions
What health and safety qualifications do you offer?
We provide internationally recognised qualifications including IOSH courses, NEBOSH certifications, and manual handling training. Our programs cater to workplace safety professionals and organisations seeking compliance.
How can businesses access your fleet safety resources?
Organisations can join our free ScORSA program for fleet safety resources, including toolkits, webinars, and best practice guidelines to manage occupational road risks effectively.
Do you provide playground safety inspections?
Yes, we offer operational playground inspections and EN1176 compliance checks to ensure safe play environments for children across the UK.
What home safety initiatives do you support?
We promote falls prevention for older adults, carbon monoxide awareness campaigns, and child safety education through our home safety courses and advisory resources.
How does RoSPA influence road safety policy?
We lobby government on road safety issues, conduct research on accident trends, and develop evidence-based campaigns to improve vehicle safety standards and driver behaviour.
Can organisations outside Scotland join ScORSA?
Yes, although ScORSA is funded by Transport Scotland, our fleet safety resources and support are available to organisations across the UK at no cost.
Videos
