This follows an investigation by the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch to an accident on 7th June 2023 which left a passenger paralysed.
Safety warning issued following a serious passenger injury during a rigid inflatable boat ride
Half of Scotland’s Local Authorities Have Identified #RAAC in Schools
The Scottish Government has published a list of Local Authority areas where inspections have identified Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in their schools. There are 16. Orkney Islands Council has confirmed that there is none in the islands’ schools.
“Deeply concerning level of chaos in the UK Government” over Actions to Deal with #RAAC in Schools
“In what can only be described as a complete dereliction of duty, it was not until 18:56 on Sunday 3 September that the UK Government shared four pages of RAAC photographs dating as far back as 2018—not detailed or comprehensive structural reports but photographs with the bare minimum of supporting context. To be frank, the engagement has been insulting.” Shirley Ann Somerville
Home and Dry: Fishing Safety
Half of all the Man Overboard fatalities in the UK on Under 10 metre vessels were in Scotland.
Red Extreme Heat Warning Issued for England
Soaring temperatures are expected to reach an unprecedented 40C in large parts of England next week
‘Seen Something, Say Something’ Adult Support & Protection
““Adult protection is everyone’s business and every member of our community is due our consideration and protection. ” John Paterson
Home and Dry: Reducing the Risk of Capsizing
“Your catch is worthless if you are not coming home with it.” Derek Cardno, Marine Safety and Training Officer at the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
Talk PANTS: Keeping Children Safe
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Funding Safety At Sea For Our Fishing Sector
The Scottish Government has announced funding for 100 new on-board defibrillators and a range of life-saving training opportunities for fishing vessels.
Improving Safety For Farmers
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with industry partners, KURA Human Factors to develop a training course designed specifically for farmers with the aim to reduce the rate of accidents.
