Inspector articles
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Inspectors: Thousands of American Bridges in Poor Condition
Following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a collision involving a cargo ship, safety inspectors are now raising the alarm about the structural dangers of a significant percentage of American bridges. As Fox News reports, federal data from the year 2023 suggests that at least 7% of bridges in the United States – roughly 42,400 total – are in poor condition. The primary cause is deterioration over time, which requires regular repairs that can regularly cost millions of...
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Bad marks for more schools: inspectors call for higher standards
School inspectors say an increasing number of Dutch schools are performing below par and a large group of children are no longer sufficiently equipped with the basic skills. In particular, language, arithmetic and citizenship skills are on the decline, the inspectors say in their latest report on the state of Dutch education. Of the 225 primary and secondary schools chosen for an in-depth inspection, over 20% were found to be failing. Most schools were also given instructions to improve because
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Inspectorate places commercial house doctor chain under increased supervision
The Healthcare and Youth Inspectorate has placed the commercial general practitioner chain Co-Med under increased supervision. According to the Inspectorate, patients struggle to reach the 13 practices in the chain, leading to major risks for patient safety, NOS reports.