Occupational Safety Training

We set the standards

RoSPA's safety mission includes influencing occupational safety policy and legislation. This unique position allows us to set the standard in training the next generation of health and safety professionals. We do so through a wide variety of courses and a track record of delivering exceptional training results.

What we offer

We offer one of the widest ranges of occupational safety training courses and in-company training in the UK and are one of the leading providers of:

• NEBOSH and IOSH accredited courses
• Manual handling training
• Safer people handling training
• Auditor training
• Core health and safety courses, covering a wide range of topics within the areas of risk assessment
• In-company and e-learning options

Our results and reputation

RoSPA's highly regarded occupational safety training can help establish and maintain effective and successful safety procedures and strategies. Our focus on the individual needs of delegates and our practical approach to occupational safety training has proved so successful that many organisations go on to engage the skills of our trainers for specialist consultancy projects. We have an increasingly loyal customer base drawn from a wide variety of industry sectors and enjoy excellent results on the NEBOSH and IOSH accredited courses we offer, with pass rates being consistently above the national average.

Continuous improvement

RoSPA is committed to continuous improvement and has maintained BS EN ISO9001:2000 certification of its occupational safety training operation.

Continual Professional Development (CPD) Points

RoSPA's full range of occupational health and safety training courses and informative events have been accredited by the CPD Certification Service as contributing towards Continual Professional Development.

Keeping up with and recording your professional development is a requirement of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health's (IOSH) membership structure. The IOSH CPD scheme is based on self-allocated 'credits' so that you can decide how much an activity is worth to you. Here you can find guidance on the appropriate allocation of credits for IOSH.

CPD also allows you to demonstrate that you're always striving to improve as a professional, which is important as health and safety is not a static profession, with both legislation and best practice changing regularly.

Our charitable status

RoSPA's status as an influential charity keeps us at the forefront of advances in health and safety, and enables a close working relationship with the Government and Health and Safety Executive. By choosing RoSPA as your occupational safety training provider you'll also be helping to support our accident prevention campaigns.

Members' discounts

The benefits of RoSPA membership includes up to 10% off all occupational safety in-company and open training courses.

Early Bird Discount*

Book any one-day classroom based occupational safety training course eight weeks or more before the start date and receive 5% off the full course price.

Multiple Delegate Discount**

Book two or more delegates on any open safety training course and receive:

• 5% off for 2-4 delegates
• 10% off for 5-9 delegates

*Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount. Members call for details.
**Applies to full course price

Courses for safety trainers

Training others is a skill, but who trains the trainer? At RoSPA we offer a unique range of safety training courses designed to help individuals who are developing their role as a trainer within their organisation.

Our "Train the Trainer" courses are interactive, with opportunities for delegates to practise and discuss ways of handling a variety of training challenges.

RoSPA offers the following "Train the Trainer" courses:

• Level 3 Manual Handling Trainers
• Level 3 Safer People Handling Trainers
• Abrasive Wheel Instructors
• Banksman Train the Trainer

These courses provide a comprehensive foundation for new and existing trainers to confidently pass on knowledge and skills to their colleagues.

Gain 'Course Approval'

Providing that they are delivered internally, RoSPA can approve your organisation's occupational safety training courses. Once approved, courses can then be advertised and delivered under the prestigious 'Approved by RoSPA' banner.

RoSPA course approval is accepted by the National Core Competence Benchmark (NCCB) and will enable you to get your training programme listed on the national benchmark for health and safety allowing you to demonstrate to third parties the level and extent of your courses and gain recognition.

Choose RoSPA as your 'Preferred Supplier'

RoSPA is pleased to announce that it is now a preferred supplier of Aviva for safety training. As the leading voice in health and safety we have used our vast experience to develop an extensive range of safety training courses, from NEBOSH courses to one day risk assessment training. Our courses are delivered around the United Kingdom and can also be delivered within your organisation. If you require more information about RoSPA being an Aviva preferred supplier, please see our press release.

Meet the team: RoSPA's trainers and consultants

RoSPA's team of highly-experienced trainers and consultants deliver a host of occupational safety courses and consultancy solutions to all types of organisations. The majority hold CMIOSH status, are fully accredited members of several professional bodies and hold a City & Guilds teaching certificate. Their combined experience, qualifications and teaching skills have earned them a reputation for excellence and a loyal client base. We are committed to continuous improvement and maintain BS EN ISO9001:2000 certification for our training operation.

Click here to find out more about our trainers and consultants

Venues and facilities

The majority of our workplace safety training courses run from our Birmingham or Edinburgh based training centres:

Birmingham

Our practical skills training centre, at Kings Norton Business Centre in Birmingham, has traditional classrooms, plus a hospital suite with beds and lifting equipment, an industrial training room with a power press and abrasive wheel equipment and a computer suite for DSE training. The centre is in walking distance of Kings Norton station, or is accessible from the local motorways and has onsite parking. Click here for the address, map and directions (PDF 293kb).

Edinburgh

Our training centre of choice, The Risk Factory, Edinburgh is a unique training centre that offers a mix of traditional classrooms and a scenarios room which can be adapted to fit with any "real life" situation, making your training more hands on than ever before. Perfect for Risk Assessment, DSE and Accident Investigation courses. Within walking distance of Slateford train station, it also boasts regular bus links to and from the centre of Edinburgh and limited on-site parking. Click here for the address and map: The Risk Factory, 20 New Mart Road, Edinburgh EH14 1RL

Additional training venues