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RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) has announced a landmark partnership with compliance and risk management specialist, Veriforce CHAS, which will simplify the pathway for CHAS members to achieve RoSPA’s globally recognised Health and Safety Awards.
This strategic collaboration, one of the most significant in RoSPA’s recent awards history, was signed in an official ceremony at the House of Lords, with key leaders from both organisations present, including RoSPA Life President Lord Jordan, RoSPA CEO Rebecca Hickman, and Veriforce CHAS representatives CEO Colby Lane and Managing Director, Ian McKinnon.
The partnership will allow Veriforce CHAS members to leverage their existing compliance credentials to streamline the RoSPA Awards entry process—removing the need for duplication and saving time while maintaining RoSPA’s rigorous standards for excellence. For CHAS members, this means a reduced number of questions and less evidence required when applying for the prestigious RoSPA Achievement Awards.
Rebecca Hickman, CEO of RoSPA, hailed the partnership as a transformative move for the health and safety industry. She said: “This partnership is a game changer for CHAS members who want to be recognised for their outstanding safety practices. By eliminating much of the repetitive administrative burden, we’re making it easier for companies to celebrate their achievements. Together with Veriforce CHAS, we are raising the bar—enabling more businesses to pursue excellence in health and safety, while ensuring RoSPA’s standards remain as high as ever.”
CHAS members applying for the Achievement Award can now access RoSPA’s prestigious accolade via a streamlined process, where evidence previously submitted for CHAS certification is recognised, reducing duplication. Those aiming for higher award levels, such as Silver or Gold, will still need to follow RoSPA’s full assessment criteria but will benefit from reduced documentation requirements.
Colby Lane, CEO of Veriforce CHAS, echoed the significance of the collaboration: “We’re thrilled to partner with RoSPA, giving our members a clear pathway in their pursuit of safety excellence. This is about more than just easing the process—this partnership will inspire organisations to move beyond compliance, achieve greater recognition, and raise their profile within the industry.”
For more information on how Veriforce CHAS members can apply for the RoSPA Awards, visit www.rospa.com/awards.
