Health and Safety During a Heat Wave: Protecting Your Workforce in Hot Weather With the current heat wave affecting much of the UK, employers need to think beyond simply keeping staff comfortable and instead focus on protecting their health, safety and wellbeing. While many people welcome the sunshine, prolonged periods of high temperatures can introduce… Read More
5 Reasons Why SAMS Loves Supporting Events Across Kent When people think about event health and safety, they often picture paperwork, risk assessments, safety plans and compliance documents. While these are all essential elements of delivering a safe event, the reality of event safety management is far more dynamic, rewarding and exciting. At SAMS, event… Read More
The CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) provides essential knowledge on sustainability, environmental legislation, pollution prevention and responsible site management, helping construction professionals understand how their work impacts the environment. But who actually needs the CITB SEATS qualification? Whether you’re a site manager, supervisor, contractor, project manager or environmental coordinator, this recognised qualification can… Read More
The Dangers of Fly-Tipped Asbestos Fly-tipping occurs when waste is illegally dumped rather than being disposed of through authorised waste management channels. When asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are involved, the risks become significantly greater, creating serious health, environmental and financial consequences for individuals, businesses and local communities. Common examples of fly-tipped asbestos include: Asbestos cement roofing… Read More
SAMS Launches Updated UKATA Asbestos Awareness eLearning Course Enhanced Online Asbestos Awareness Training Now Live SAMS is pleased to announce that our newly updated UKATA Asbestos Awareness eLearning Course is now live and available to learners across the UK. Designed to provide engaging, accessible and fully compliant asbestos awareness training online, the updated course delivers… Read More
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