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The Hidden Benefits of Taking an SMSTS Online Course For many construction professionals, the decision to enrol on an SMSTS course is often driven by a specific goal: meeting site requirements, securing a promotion or obtaining a recognised management qualification. While these are all excellent reasons to take the course, they only scratch the surface… Read More

“Every Safety Rule Is Written in Blood” — What the Saying Really Means If you’ve worked in construction, manufacturing, logistics or any other high-risk industry, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the phrase: “Every safety rule is written in blood.” It’s a powerful statement — and an uncomfortable one. But behind the phrase is a… Read More

The Best Health and Safety Jokes (But Why Health and Safety Is No Laughing Matter) Health and safety has become one of the most joked-about subjects in British workplaces. From sarcastic comments about paperwork to exaggerated stories about “health and safety gone mad”, the topic regularly appears in site banter, office humour and social media… Read More

Think You Know Site Safety? Your SSSTS Course Might Surprise You If you’ve spent years working on construction sites, it’s easy to assume you already understand health and safety. After all, you’ve seen the risks, followed procedures and likely picked up good habits along the way. But many experienced workers are surprised by just how… Read More

Health and Safety – Don’t Roll Your Eyes “Health and safety gone mad.” It’s one of the most overused phrases in the workplace. It gets said in break rooms, on site, in offices and sometimes even in boardrooms. Usually with a knowing smile, a shake of the head — and often, an eye roll. It’s… Read More

Asbestos: A Blast from the Past You Don’t Want to Disturb Some things are best left in the past. Cassette tapes. Dial-up internet. Office fax machines that never quite worked properly. And asbestos. Once hailed as a “miracle material”, asbestos was used extensively across the UK throughout the 20th century. It was seen as modern,… Read More

SAMS Ltd Announces Acquisition of Invicta Safety Ltd We are proud to share some exciting news — SAMS Ltd has officially acquired Invicta Safety Ltd as of Thursday, 2nd April 2026. This acquisition represents a major milestone in our journey as a leading provider of health and safety training and consultancy services across Kent and… Read More

Previous “Fun” Uses for Asbestos (That Really Weren’t a Good Idea) Today, asbestos is firmly associated with serious health risks, strict regulations and mandatory asbestos awareness training across many industries. It is recognised as a hazardous material that must be carefully managed, handled and, in many cases, removed by licensed professionals. However, it wasn’t always… Read More

6 Years On From COVID Lockdown: Is Online Health & Safety Training Still Relevant? It’s hard to believe that it has been six years since the UK first entered lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as an emergency public health measure quickly transformed the way we live and work — and one… Read More