RoSPA praising health and safety champions with Guardian Angels awards

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is developing a new awards scheme to
celebrate the work of people who go beyond the call of duty in health and safety matters.
ts !uardian Angels Awards will be held for the first ever time this year. These awards will celebrate
those people whose commitment" enthusiasm" diligence and initiative have made a real difference
to workplace safety and the safety of the wider community. This is the first time RoSPA has run an
awards scheme for individual people in its nearly #$$ years of history.
%rganisations are asked to nominate people for these awards by sending off a nomination form and
a citation to awards&rospa.com before the closing date of 'arch #(
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. There is a nominal fee of
)#*+ plus ,AT" and award entrants or RoSPA members can receive reduced rates.
Some of the people who may be eligible for these awards include workers on the shop floor who
have used their day-to-day working environment to champion workplace safety" health and safety
managers who put e.ceptional effort into supporting the workforce/s wellbeing" or youth workers
and teachers who inform children about the benefits of safety and that it enables positive activity.
RoSPA chief e.ecutive Tom 'ullarkey commented that a !uardian Angel unselfishly steps up to
help other people tirelessly" helping people stay safe and without in0ury practically" routinely and
without fuss.
1e said people who deserve to receive a !uardian Angel award are around us every day but are
unnoticed. Recognising these people/s contributions will encourage other people to take action to
reduce in0uries and save lives" he added.
The benefits of submitting to the RoSPA !uardian Angels could be numerous for some
organisations. 2usinesses that show they take workplace health and safety seriously and have
dedicated members of staff in this area could improve worker morale" recognise outstanding levels
of achievement" improve workplace safety standards" boost a company/s reputation" help
businesses meet their social responsibility targets" highlight their commitment to safer workplaces
and communities" and provide a great public relations opportunity.
Recipients of RoSPA !uardian Angel awards will receive their award at one of several ceremonies
across the 34. There will be awards ceremonies held in 2irmingham on 'ay #(
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and 'ay #+
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5ondon on 6une #*
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and in !lasgow on September #7
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. %ther organisations that will be present at
these awards ceremony will be those commended in RoSPA/s %ccupational 1ealth and Safety
Awards.
All workers should be able to work in an environment that properly controls risks to their health and
safety. 1ealth and safety laws state that the primary responsibility of workplace safety is employers"
who should consult with their workforce and employee representatives when discussing health and
safety issues.
8very workplace activity is covered by health and safety laws. The range of health and safety
regulations in the 34 is numerous" with some of the key regulations including the 1ealth and Safety
at 9ork etc Act" the 9orkplace (1ealth" Safety and 9elfare) Regulations and the :ontrol of
Substances 1a;ardous to 1ealth Regulations.
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