Preparing for the Premier League Season Is a Lot Like Starting a New Job on a Building Site The new Premier League season is just around the corner. Clubs have spent the summer recruiting new players, working on tactics, building fitness and making sure their squads are ready for the first whistle. For football supporters,… Read More
So What Happens If You Don’t Have Your SSSTS Qualification? If you’re working in construction and have recently been promoted to a supervisory role—or you’re hoping to become a site supervisor in the near future—you’ve probably heard employers asking whether candidates are SSSTS qualified. It’s one of the first health and safety qualifications many construction… Read More
What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Mental Health On the surface, Ted Lasso is a feel-good comedy about an American football coach unexpectedly taking charge of an English football team. However, beneath the humour, optimism and memorable one-liners lies one of television’s most thoughtful and realistic portrayals of mental health, emotional wellbeing and personal… Read More
SSSTS FAQs: Your Most Common Questions Answered If you’re considering booking an SSSTS course, it’s natural to have questions about what’s involved, who needs the qualification and whether an SSSTS online course is the right choice for you. The CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is one of the construction industry’s most respected health… Read More
When Should You Renew Your UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training? If you work in construction, maintenance, facilities management or any trade where you could accidentally come into contact with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), you’ve probably asked yourself: How often should asbestos awareness training be renewed? It’s one of the most common questions employers, contractors and employees ask… Read More
Whether it’s a village fête, food festival, sporting event, charity fundraiser, corporate open day, agricultural show or a large-scale music festival, every successful event shares one common factor – a strong commitment to event health & safety. Visitors often remember the entertainment, atmosphere, food and attractions, but what they rarely see is the extensive planning… Read More
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