If you think about asbestos at all, it’s probably as a construction material in old buildings, something that’s being carefully monitored and controlled. You almost certainly aren’t thinking of it in the present tense, let alone as a danger in the products we buy everyday. Yet the outcome of a recent lawsuit reflects the realities… Read More
Click here to view our SMSTS REFRESHER Page with automated booking Is your SMSTS certificate nearly at the 5-year expiry mark? If your SMSTS certificate is not quite expired but the mark is vastly approaching, then it is time for you to take your refresher course! A refresher course is an opportunity to… Read More
Friendships form an important part of life. They relieve stress and provide comfort and joy towards your mental wellbeing. They also combat feelings of isolation and loneliness. However, why is it so many people find making friends as an adult so hard. It seems like making friends as a child was so much easier! Here… Read More
We’re proud to announce that our most popular course is also our longest-serving. As of this month, SAMS has been offering the flagship UKATA Asbestos Awareness online course for 10 whole years!
Who is the responsible person for completing fire risk assessments? The UK government’s “Fire safety in the workplace” website states that all business owners are responsible for the fire safety within their premises. However, it also states that if you are an employer, owner, landlord, occupier, or have any control over the premises (e.g facilities manager or… Read More
Climate change demands urgent action, and countries across the world are racing to address it. Net zero targets are driving improvements to energy efficiency, in order to reduce the consumption of dirty fossil fuels. One of these changes is the renovation of old properties, and the addition of better insulation, windows and other features to… Read More
The UK construction industry is one of many facing a skills shortage, and one of the areas that’s lacking is management. While there’s a lot to the role, a pillar of site management is site safety – ensuring that everyone around you is going about their jobs in a safe and legal manner. The Site… Read More
Despite being banned more than 20 years ago, asbestos remains a lingering and persistent threat. Reports indicate that some asbestos is still present in 85% of UK schools and 90% of NHS trusts, and that’s just in the public sector. Asbestos in private properties is less well documented – and there’s no obligation whatsoever to… Read More
Summer has started, theres heatwaves in the forecast and we’re not trapped in our homes this time round! It’s time we indulge in summer bbq’s and Netflix series. Then for some of us, it’s also the most idea time now to take stock, and dedicate some energy to something positive. We are going to start… Read More
Most people would be aware of a shortfall in school funding, but few could have anticipated how bad the issue was, or what the consequences could be. A leaked government report indicates that thousands of school buildings around the country are in a dangerously bad state of repair – and that fixing them could cost… Read More