NEWS
THERE’S STILL TIME TO ENTER
ROSPA AWARDS The Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is calling for safety- conscious organisations to enter the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards.
Entry for the awards at the London and Birmingham ceremonies has closed, but the safety charity is keen to publicise there is still time for those wanting to attend the Glasgow ceremony, or to receive their awards by post.
The Health and Safety Awards scheme is the largest and longest-running programme of its kind in the UK.
Open to businesses and organisations of all types and sizes from across the UK and overseas, the RoSPA Awards recognise commitment to accident prevention in the workplace.
Nearly 2,000 organisations submitted an entry in 2016, and more than 1,200 awards handed out at three ceremonies across the country.
To celebrate its centenary, RoSPA will be introducing a new level of award to recognise those organisations which have achieved consecutive Golds over 25 years or more.
Julia Small, RoSPA’s Head of Awards and Events, said: “The awards allow businesses and organisations to showcase their commitment to their staff, customers and clients, and are always a highlight in the corporate calendar.”
The majority of awards are non- competitive and mark achievement at merit, bronze, silver and gold levels. Gold Medals, President’s Awards and Orders of Distinction are presented to organisations sustaining high standards over time.
Competitive awards go to the best entries in 23 industry sectors including construction, healthcare, transport and logistics, engineering, manufacturing and education.
There are also specialist awards for workforce involvement, occupational health, environmental management and fleet safety, and a trophy for the
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NEW STANDARD ON RPD’S PROPOSED BY IOSH
IOSH members are being invited to share their views on a proposed new standard around respiratory protective devices (RPDs) which has reached the draft consultation stage.
ISO 16975 if approved will provide organisations with advice on the selection, use and maintenance of RPDs, to help protect employees from harmful exposures at work.
IOSH Chartered Fellow Charles Tracey is the convenor of the technical committee, which is responsible for drafting the standard.
He said: "This proposed standard, ISO 16975 part three, will provide organisations with guidance on face fit-testing procedures. The introduction of this standard will mean that organisations can ensure the fit-testing of devices is competently delivered so they can perform their protective function. Once a competent person has been trained, they won't have to rely on
best organisation operating or based in Scotland. RoSPA’s top accolade is the Sir George Earle Trophy.
The Scottish presentation ceremony takes place at the Hilton Glasgow on September 14, with standard registration closing on April 28.
continued support from outside organisations.
"IOSH members now have an opportunity to comment on the draft. This is a very important standard and I would encourage them to send their thoughts to us."
The new standard would contain guidance for organisations on establishing and implementing an RPD programme. This would include information on the knowledge and skills which are necessary for a fit- test operator.
The standard is expected to be published by early 2018.
Employees around the world and across industries are exposed to substances which are harmful to their health on a daily basis, including respirable crystalline silica. IOSH hope this standard will tackle this issue.
For more information on the draft click here.
Headline sponsor for the awards will be NEBOSH - the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health - for the 12th consecutive year.
For more information about the RoSPA Awards, or to register for the 2017 scheme, visit
www.rospa.com/awards
www.tomorrowshs.com
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