What is Asbestosis? It is well known that asbestos is dangerous to our health if it should be disturbed, and can cause a person to suffer with terrible illnesses later in life. One of the main concerns from working with asbestos is suffering from asbestosis. Asbestosis is a long term chronic lung disease, caused by… Read More
Who is at risk from asbestos? Asbestos as we know can be considerably detrimental to our health, and related illnesses to asbestos can take years to appear. Of these illnesses, the most common is lung cancer, which can be very serious. We must be aware that everyone can be exposed to asbestos in low doses… Read More
Respiratory points for concern on site Construction sites are dangerous places. There are hazards around every corner, so it’s vital that all contractors know how to work safely and without risk to their health. One health and safety concern on site is dust and respirable crystalline silica, which can cause breathing problems. According to HSE,… Read More
Classroom courses or Online E-learning? When it comes to thinking about learning a new skill there are probably tons of things on your mind, from what you want to learn to how you want to learn it. Whether you’re learning out of a desire to broaden your knowledge base or as part of your job,… Read More
No catches – just free quality training from SAMS Ltd! In conjunction with UKATA – we are taking part in the train safe, work safe, keep safe campaign. We will be offering two FREE classroom UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training Sessions!! You or your business can send one person per business to attend – completely free… Read More
Protecting your Future – the No1 Workplace Killer Whenever I ask the question “What’s the Number One killer in the workplace” the answer ranges from Slips,Trips, and falls to Violence and Anger in the Workplace… perhaps I ask the question too often! The correct answer however is Asbestos – or more accurately Mesothelioma. Generally this… Read More
Asbestos was commonly used within machinery, homes and commercial buildings up until 1999 when it was banned. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states that asbestos kills approximately 5000 workers every year, more than the number of people killed on the road. It can take 15 to 60 years for any symptoms to develop after… Read More
We are pleased to announce that SAMS Ltd have just launched a range of e learning courses which may be of interest to you. All courses can be viewed at www.samsltd.co.uk/e-learning and include: UKATA – Asbestos Awareness CIEH – Introduction to Environmental Awareness CIEH – Introduction to First Aid CIEH – Level 1 Food Safety… Read More
Making any change can often be seen as disruptive but at SAMS Ltd we see it more as creating an opportunity to reflect of what is happening and then improving it. At SAMS Ltd this has certainly been the case in respect of our new web site which we have just launched. In particular we… Read More
At SAMS were are constantly receiving information about private and public sector companies being prosecuted for failing to manage asbestos containing materials (ACM) on their premises. It is certainly towards the top of the issues that is causing a problem for building and facilities operators particularly within buildings constructed post war. The level of information… Read More