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School Bus Crash Sparks Health and Safety Concerns Over Vehicle Maintenance and Emergency Protocols

A school bus carrying 19 students in Hampshire crashed into a river on 26 June, injuring 17 people—three seriously. Early reports suggest potential brake failure or a stuck accelerator, raising urgent questions about vehicle maintenance standards and driver safety procedures in school transport. 

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By using the AssessNET Safety Inspection module, operators can set up configured inspection templates that ensure essential checks like brakes and accelerator systems are performed regularly and automatically logged. When faults are detected or inspections become overdue, the system assigns corrective actions to designated staff and sends automated reminders, ensuring issues like brake failure are addressed before a bus hits the road.

Co‑op under fire as lone‑working policy sparks staff safety fears

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Surge in UK e‑Bike & e‑Scooter Fires Sparks Health & Safety Alarm

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For a deeper look at why e‑bike and e‑scooter battery fires have become the UK’s fastest-growing fire trend, check out our article.

Major Fire at Northampton Retail Park Highlights Critical Health and Safety Measures

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This incident highlights the critical importance of having stringent health and safety measures, including comprehensive fire safety protocols and well-rehearsed emergency plans. Effective emergency planning ensures that all individuals, including staff, customers, and animals, can be evacuated safely and efficiently during unforeseen events. Our Fire Safety Module is designed to support businesses in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective fire safety and emergency response plans. 

Indoor Adventure Park Closes for Six Months After RAAC Concrete Found in Roof

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Taking proactive safety measures, such as this temporary closure exemplifies best practices in hazard prevention and control. Effective controls protect workers from workplace hazards; help avoid injuries, illnesses, and incidents; minimise or eliminate safety and health risks and help employers provide workers with safe and healthful working conditions.

Brent Council Faces Regulatory Action Over Fire Safety Failures

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Using a system like AssessNET’s Fire Risk Assessment module could streamline Brent Council’s processes by enabling clear task assignments, tracking action completion, and ensuring accountability for fire risk assessments. It provides a centralised, consistent approach to managing fire safety data and compliance.  

We have recently updated our Fire Risk Assessment module to be even more intuitive and efficient, and we are running introductory offers why not book a no-obligation demo today?

British Airways Passengers Endure 47°C Heat During Tarmac Delay in Dubai

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In such situations, airlines should promptly connect the aircraft to ground power units to restore essential systems, including air conditioning. If cabin temperatures rise to unsafe levels and cannot be controlled promptly, passengers should be allowed to disembark to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Recognising the signs of heat stress is crucial in these scenarios. For more information on identifying and managing heat stress, please refer to this article: How to Spot Heat Stress in Your Workforce.

Fire at Bristol Maternity Hospital Prompts Evacuation of Mothers and Newborns

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Implementing digital solutions like AssessNET’s Fire Risk Assessment module can significantly enhance a hospital’s ability to manage fire safety. By digitising and streamlining fire risk assessments, hospitals can ensure compliance with legal safety requirements, facilitate regular reviews, and maintain up-to-date emergency plans. Here’s 5 tips to prevent fire hazards

Kyra Hill: Inquest Finds 11-Year-Old Girl Unlawfully Killed at Liquid Leisure Water Park Due to Gross Health and Safety Failures

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The tragic case of Kyra Hill serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of integrating emergency planning with comprehensive risk assessments. Organisations must prioritise the safety of individuals by ensuring that all potential hazards are identified and addressed, and that appropriate emergency procedures are in place. Tools like AssessNET can play a crucial role in facilitating this integration, helping organizations to create safer environments and prevent future tragedies. Read our article in response to this tragic event 

School Implements Safety Protocols Following Bomb Threat

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This incident exemplifies best practices in school safety and safeguarding. By swiftly implementing established emergency protocols, the school ensured the immediate protection of all individuals on campus.

AssessNET’s Portal feature allows for seamless communication and document sharing among staff and contractors, ensuring that everyone has access to the latest safety procedures and policies without the need for full system access.

Health and Safety Failures Lead to Corporate Manslaughter Charges After Fatal East London Construction Accident

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Using platforms like AssessNET enables construction teams to carry out thorough, real-time risk assessments that identify and mitigate hazards such as unstable loads and unsafe lifting zones. By streamlining reporting, audits, and corrective actions, AssessNET helps embed a proactive safety culture that could prevent tragic incidents such as this one. 

Check out our blog on how to effectively communicate your risk assessments here

School Trust and Contractor Penalised for Health and Safety Failures After Tree Branch Injures Pedestrian

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Had Permit to Work or contractor management software been used in this case, the incident could likely have been avoided. Such systems ensure that only properly trained and qualified contractors are engaged by verifying credentials and enforcing mandatory safety checks before any work begins.

A digital Permit to Work process would have flagged the high-risk nature of tree felling and required a documented risk assessment and method statement. These tools also promote accountability and real-time oversight, helping duty holders meet their legal obligations and protect the public from preventable harm.

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