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
A Complete Guide to the CITB SSSTS Course Maintaining high standards of health and safety is essential in today’s construction industry. With growing regulatory demands and the need for effective on-site leadership, more organisations are seeking trained supervisors who understand how to manage people and safety compliantly. The SSSTS course short for the Site Supervisors’… Read More
The Chilling Truth About Fake Asbestos Snow — and Why Asbestos Awareness Still Matters When Christmas Magic Turned Toxic… When you picture iconic festive scenes from films such as It’s a Wonderful Life or The Wizard of Oz, you probably imagine soft, glistening flakes falling gently from the sky. These classic moments look magical on… Read More
SAMS Ltd Joins CITB Employer Networks: Expanding Access to Health and Safety Training and Funding At SAMS Ltd, we’re proud to announce our involvement in the CITB Employer Networks initiative, a transformative programme that empowers construction employers to take control of their workforce training and development. This initiative, led by the Construction Industry Training Board… Read More
Advance Your Career with SSSTS Courses Online from SAMS Ltd In the dynamic and often high-risk world of construction and civil engineering, effective site supervision is not just important—it’s crucial. For site supervisors, understanding and implementing health, safety, welfare, and environmental legislation is a core responsibility. The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), accredited by… Read More
Why an Asbestos Awareness Course Online is Essential for Workplace Safety In the UK, asbestos remains a significant health risk, particularly for tradespeople, maintenance workers, and anyone involved in the refurbishment or demolition of buildings constructed or renovated before the year 2000. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, employers have a legal duty to… Read More