What Is Asbestos Management? Understanding Your Responsibilities and Keeping Buildings Safe When it comes to maintaining a safe working environment, few responsibilities are as important as managing asbestos correctly. Although asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, asbestos-containing materials remain present in many commercial properties, industrial buildings, schools, hospitals and residential premises constructed or… 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
What Makes a Good Supervisor? Why SSSTS Training Is Essential for Construction Leaders In the high-risk world of construction, effective supervision isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s essential for the safety of your team, productivity on site, and compliance with UK law. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career… Read More
A new year is the ideal time for businesses and professionals to reset priorities, strengthen skills, and improve workplace standards. One of the most effective New Year’s resolutions you can make is to invest in health and safety training, SSSTS certification, and first aid courses. At SAMS Ltd, we support organisations across the UK with… Read More
Video e-Learning is a Smarter Way to Meet Your Health & Safety Training Requirements In today’s digital workplace, organisations are increasingly moving away from traditional classroom-based training. Video e-Learning offers a modern, flexible and highly effective way to complete Health & Safety courses while maintaining compliance with UK regulations. Video e-Learning uses professionally produced video… Read More
How Often and Why Should Fire Risk Assessments Be Reviewed? Fire safety is not a one-off exercise. Buildings, people, and working practices change over time, which means fire risks can also change. Regularly reviewing your fire risk assessment is essential to protect occupants, comply with legislation, and ensure that fire control measures remain effective. This… Read More
Do You Need an Asbestos Awareness Certificate? If you work in construction, maintenance, refurbishment or property services, you’ve probably been asked for an asbestos awareness certificate at some point. Even if you’ve never knowingly worked with asbestos, the risk is that you might accidentally disturb asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in older buildings—especially those built or refurbished… Read More
UKATA Asbestos Awareness E-Learning: The Essential Online Training for Safe Working in Older Buildings Asbestos remains one of the biggest hidden dangers in buildings across the UK. Although banned in 1999, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) still exist in homes, schools, hospitals, factories, and commercial properties. Anyone carrying out maintenance, refurbishment, or construction work must have the… Read More
SSSTS Course Online Weekend Weekend SSSTS Courses Now Running From SAMS LTD! Looking to take the next step in your construction career but need a training option that fits around your weekday commitments? Our popular SSSTS weekend course option is now running again — delivered across two consecutive Saturdays starting this weekend. This flexible approach… Read More
What Is SMSTS? SAMS LTD offer a Complete Guide to the CITB SMSTS Course In the construction industry, strong leadership and a deep understanding of health and safety are essential for keeping workers safe, projects compliant and organisations protected. One of the most respected qualifications for site managers and supervisors is the SMSTS — the… Read More