@RoSPAScotland

Accidents don't have to happen

 Edinburgh, Scotland
rospa.com/about/around-the-uk/scotland/
Joined November 2018
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The application period for the Mark McCall Home Safety Fund is officially open from today! We are thrilled to collaborate with @SCSN and @FifeCouncil to sustain this crucial initiative. Submit your application here: bit.ly/3IMYIp4 #HomeSafety
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Driver fatigue significantly contributes to road accidents. Sleep is not only essential for good health but also for safety. This #WorldSleepDay, why not tune in and share the newest episode of our #RoadSafety Podcast discussing 'Driving Tired'? 👉 scorsa.org.uk/podcasts/
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🌟Season 3 of The Road Safety Podcast kicks off today! 🎉 Join us as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Fiona O'Donnell, Global HSE Strategy Lead at @JacobsConnects. Get ready for some eye-opening insights, listen today to EP1👉ow.ly/5kaO50QETHB #RoadSafety
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Today's event. Really varied agenda building a better Scotland for older people. Key issues for older people include #FallsPrevention with nearly 13,000 admissions to hospital in 2022/23. – at Edinburgh, Scotland
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RoSPA Scotland retweeted
RoSPA@RoSPA22 Dec 2023
As we bid farewell to our desks and wrap up for the year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful partners, members, award winners, customers and followers for your ongoing support in 2023. Stay safe, and have a wonderful break.
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Get those applications in! Great opportunity to make a difference in #childsafety
HomeSafetyScotland@HomeSafetyScot20 Dec 2023
The Mark McCall Home Safety Fund is open for applications! A chance for a Scottish based project to receive £3,000 to improve #ChildSafety outcomes. Find out more & apply at: bit.ly/3IMYIp4 #HomeSafety
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Plan ahead to ensure a safe Christmas 🎄 – at Falkirk, Scotland
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service – Your Safety@SFRSYourSafety19 Dec 2023
Got a live Christmas tree? Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times. Unplug fairy lights or other electrical Christmas decorations when you leave the house or go to bed. More advice: firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/… youtu.be/hMtjGfr0tYs

Festive safety

Advice and guidance for staying safe at home this festive season.

firescotland.gov.uk
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Listen. Good advice here. #childsafety
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excellent article in @guardian today about safety of online products. Essential reading @TheSCSN @OfficeforSandS @RoSPAScotland @CAPTcharity theguardian.com/money/2023/d…

Looking for an online bargain? Beware of exploding batteries, dangerous toys, even socks that can...

Many items sold through online marketplaces don’t meet safety regulations. Then there are the counterfeits. Why is the law so powerless – and how can you protect yourself?

theguardian.com
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Come on in, the water's fine!
WaterSafetyScotland@WaterSafetyScot5 Dec 2023
Are you ready to make a splash in your career? 🌊 Join us as our next Water Safety Development Manager for Scotland and help shape and execute RoSPA’s annual water safety work program. Apply here 👉ow.ly/rWJQ50Qf3Mc #WaterSafety #Vacancy
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RoSPA Scotland retweeted
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Join us tomorrow at 11:00 GMT for our free-to-attend, virtual Awards Excellence Forum - exclusively for health and safety professionals and prospective award entrants outside of the UK. Secure your FREE place now: rospa.com/events/awards-exce…
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RoSPA Scotland retweeted
RoSPA@RoSPA4 Dec 2023
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? rospa.com/news-and-views/asb… #asbestos #mesothelioma #occupation
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RoSPA Scotland retweeted
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This week, we’re supporting #ElectricalFireSafetyWeek from @ElecSafetyFirst This year’s campaign focuses on #ChristmasSafety tips for UK householders and their families. We’d encourage you to check out their tips here👉ow.ly/sbZa50QeTWt #WinterSafety #HomeSafety
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Don't be caught out by the darker nights - be prepared and stay safe #DrowningPrevention
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❗Last webinar of 2023❗ It's the perfect time to cover winter driving 🌨 We’ll be answering the question: Where do journey planning and risk assessment help you manage the risk? Make sure to join us on Tuesday, 12 December 2023! 👉ow.ly/Kn7e50Q4sbJ
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If you read one thing for #COAW23, make sure it’s this article. Dr Karen McDonnell highlights the vital need to be aware of carbon monoxide risks in all spheres of life. Read more 👉 ow.ly/XT7o50Q9iul #COAW23 #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek #HomeSafety
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Over 8,000 people in Great Britain in 2022 were injured in collisions involving someone exceeding the speed limit. 🗣Let's have a conversation about speeding this #RoadSafetyWeek Read our road safety factsheet to get started 👉ow.ly/YIaW50Q8Ith
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We all have busy lives, and we all want to get wherever we are going quickly, but it’s important that we all get there safely. This #RoadSafetyWeek, @BrakeCharity are highlighting the dangers of speed on our roads. Learn more about their campaign 👉ow.ly/2WMK50Q8Im2
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Explore the Home Safety section in our Safe@Work-Safe@Home hub on MyRoSPA, featuring a variety of resources. Given the significance of #COAW23, make sure to take a look at our resources on carbon monoxide safety. Not a member yet? Discover the benefits👉ow.ly/CxGt50Q9iqH
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Speeding becomes even riskier in the dark. Reduced visibility, especially when combined with higher speeds, can result in serious accidents. We're raising awareness of the dangers this week for #RoadSafetyWeek. Learn more about speeding here 👉ow.ly/Z0Xs50Q9oYK
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