UKATA and other e-Learning and online courses dropped by up to 30%

In this difficult time we have taken the decision to drop our e-learning products quite substantially, to help others achieve qualifications that will assist them when they get back to work. Use ‘TRA30’ for all UKATA and e-Learning courses and ‘TRA10’ for NEBOSH and IOSH courses. This is all part of our ongoing service to… Read More

An opportunity to educate or get “likes”

In this day and age of social media and on demand cameras, which many people have on them, if you see someone acting dangerously would you: Talk to the person and explain why their act is dangerous Take a photo and put it up on social media to draw attention and see if it goes… Read More

What are the 3 most important things in your life?

When delivering Health & Safety training in Kent I find it is a very difficult subject to get right, so the correct approach is needed; you want learners to be engaged, relaxed and most of all able to learn.  It’s a funny subject as not all learners feel the value, but have been told it… Read More

Event Safety

At SAMS Ltd we complete a lot of work around outdoor events and as such this brings us into regular contact with local authorities and blue light services whose only interest in the event is around licensing conditions and public safety. Having the same objectives, we have no problem with this but we regularly cross… Read More

Selection of contractors and the road to hell

In considering the issue of employing contractors 2 recent court cases have proved a point. Both cases involved a worker being engaged and then being asked to do something which was outside of their skill set which not resulted in a safety failure leading to serious injuries being sustained but a significant financial cost to… Read More

Free UKATA Asbestos Awareness Course!

No catches – just free quality training from SAMS Ltd! In conjunction with UKATA – we are taking part in the train safe, work safe, keep safe campaign. We will be offering two FREE classroom UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training Sessions!! You or your business can send one person per business to attend – completely free… Read More

3 Tips for Avoiding Procrastination

3 tips for avoiding procrastination. For many people procrastination is an unfortunate part of everyday life. It can be very easy to put off things that you should really be doing by avoiding the job and instead choosing to do less important tasks or things that really are not a priority. Or, even worse, doing… Read More

Asbestos Awareness Elearning – Protect your future – Today.

Protecting your Future – the No1 Workplace Killer Whenever I ask the question “What’s the Number One killer in the workplace” the answer ranges from Slips,Trips, and falls to Violence and Anger in the Workplace… perhaps I ask the question too often! The correct answer however is Asbestos – or more accurately Mesothelioma. Generally this… Read More

How Does Shift Work Affect Employees?

How does shift work affect employees? If your business employs shift workers or is considering doing so, you need to consider how this type of work affects your employees. Employers are duty bound by law to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work. The onus isn’t all on the company though,… Read More