How is Asbestos Safely Disposed of? And Why Awareness is Your First Line of Defence Asbestos, a material once celebrated for its unique properties, now represents a significant hazard, responsible for thousands of preventable deaths each year in the UK. Understanding how is asbestos safely disposed of is paramount, not just for licensed professionals, but… Read More
Master Site Management Safety: Your Guide to the CITB SMSTS Course Online In the complex world of construction, effective site management is the cornerstone of safety, efficiency, and compliance. Site managers bear significant responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of their entire workforce. To equip these vital professionals with the necessary expertise, the Construction… Read More
Elevate Your Site Safety: Why Choose the CITB SSSTS Course Online with SAMS Ltd In the dynamic and often high-risk environment of construction and civil engineering, effective site supervision is paramount to ensuring health, safety, and welfare. The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip supervisors with the… Read More
Ensure Workplace Safety: Why a UKATA Approved Asbestos Awareness Training Course is Essential Asbestos, a silent killer, remains a significant threat in many UK buildings constructed or refurbished before the year 2000. For anyone working in trades, maintenance, or construction, understanding the risks associated with this hazardous material isn’t just good practice – it’s a… Read More
SMSTS is one of our flagship safety courses, but that doesn’t mean that everyone’s equally clued in. The popularity of the course means there are also a bunch of questions around it: from what you learn on the course, to how long it takes, to what you can do with the certificate you receive. We’re… Read More
The news around AI can seem relentlessly negative, and not entirely without reason. While some AI tools have proven genuinely valuable for individuals and businesses, there’s a genuine question around how much they help compared to how much they hurt. Creatives feel that their work is being used to train AI models that want to… Read More
Asbestos-related diseases are a significant global health issue, with exposure leading to various severe conditions such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other respiratory illnesses. Global Death Toll from Asbestos Exposure Annual Deaths: Approximately 255,000 deaths occur worldwide each year due to asbestos-related diseases. Of these, about 233,000 are work-related, highlighting the occupational risks associated… Read More
After an extended campaign by relatives of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, new legislation to protect people from terror attacks has been given Royal Assent. Officially dubbed The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, its unofficial title is Martyn’s Law—and it has major implications for all kinds of organisations. Although the law is… Read More
We need to inspect safety harnesses to ensure they are in good working condition and capable of protecting the user in the event of a fall. A good inspection will also ensure the longevity of your equipment as well as meet legal requirements. User Safety: A damaged or worn harness may fail during a fall,… Read More
It’s not just us that keep harping on about asbestos. Calls for the establishment of a national asbestos register are picking up pace, with the Daily Mail taking up the cause in their latest campaign. The drive is coming not just from asbestos campaign groups, but also from unions, highlighting the threat asbestos still poses… Read More