Exams are a pivotal part of educational and professional progression—but How Exam Results Effect Mental Health is often overlooked. The high stakes of assessments can trigger stress, anxiety, and even depression. At SAMS Ltd, we recognise the critical link between exam outcomes and mental well‑being, which is why we offer expertly designed Mental Health First Aid… Read More
Site safety is often seen in terms of compliance rather than costs—in other words, something you’re forced to do, rather than something you want to do. But you should want to do it! Like all safety rules, site safety legislation is written in blood. Every law you need to follow on site exists because not… Read More
Online Training vs. Classroom Training: Which Is Best for Your Business? Choosing the right training method for your team is a crucial decision, especially in industries like construction where qualifications such as CITB training and UKATA certification are vital. With the rise of online learning, businesses now have more options than ever. But how do… Read More
Today, on this World Mental Health day, many of us will be wearing yellow, bringing in cakes to share with our colleagues and possibly displaying the odd poster about the place to try and raise awareness of the importance of mental health in the Workplace. Mental health is something that is with us all of… Read More
This year’s King’s Speech made a number of eye-catching policy proposals on behalf of the new Labour government. For us, one of the stand-outs was a promise to reform the Mental Health Act. While not a surprise, the decision to feature it in the speech shows that it will be a focus for Labour, and… Read More
The 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act is an opportunity to look back, and see how far safety has advanced in 50 years. It’s difficult to imagine a time in living memory when there were no health and safety protections for workers in many industries, and where there was little liability… Read More
If you’ve delved into our menus or browsed our Courses page, you may have encountered a few different terms. Because we offer several different delivery methods for courses, we’ve placed each course into one of four categories: remote learning, e-learning, video e-learning and classroom training. While we try to explain each course type on the… 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!
Summer has started, even if the weather doesn’t reflect it right now (nothing unusual there). As many of us indulge in a bit of time off after almost 18 months of COVID fatigue, now is an ideal time to take stock, and dedicate some energy to something positive. That’s why we’ve decided to extend our… Read More
Can you remember what life was like before the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon us? It seems such a distant memory, it’s easy to wonder how we managed to fit everything in before our lives unexpectedly changed. As we enter a period of what feels like some sort of normality returning, people all over the country… Read More