As many of our classroom courses have transitioned to remote learning via Zoom, you may have noticed that some have shifted from a closed book exam to an open book exam. This change in format has been necessary to allow people to take exams at home, but it also brings a few changes to the… Read More
We don’t often pick out news stories to feature on the blog, but this one felt particularly resonant. A young girl suffered life-changing injuries when a piece of timber fell almost 10 metres from a scaffold, striking the child in her pram. The timber was being lifted using a gin wheel, but had been improperly… Read More
No, we haven’t uploaded the same post twice – SAMS has gained another honour! We’re delighted to announce that SAMS is now an Approved Learning Provider under the Ministry of Defence’s Enhanced Learning Credit (ELC) scheme, administered by ELCAS. Enhanced Learning Credits are a way for Service Leavers and Service Personnel to gain skills and… Read More
It’s every spendthrift and super-shopper’s favourite time of the year this coming week – Black Friday! Just for the occasion, we’re launching our first-ever Black Friday sale – and it’s a safe bet that you’ll find plenty of mouthwatering discounts. We’re pleased to announce that for one day only, you can get 10% off the… Read More
Thursday: that interminable day in the week that you spend mostly longing for the weekend (unless you work at SAMS, obviously). Thankfully, we’re unveiling something fun and practical to help your Thursday afternoons fly by: our brand new series of safety videos!
Up to a 3rd of injuries that happen in UK workplaces are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) – injuries that impact the joints, bones and muscles, and the back. Estimates from the Health and Safety Executive show that, in 2016/17, there were 507,000 people suffering from work-related MSDs. Over the same period, a remarkable 8.9 million working… Read More
With the Government having banned asbestos almost two decades ago, construction companies are still working to remove the fibres from buildings. Although companies are training staff to work safely within asbestos exposure sites, they do not always realise the dangers of silica dust. However, there is a mineral found in many materials, commonly used on… Read More
It’s cold, it’s wet, it’s miserable…it’s February. We know there’s asbestos that still needs dealing with out there in the world – but we also know that you’d rather learn about it from the comfort of your own home, or nestled in a nice warm coffee shop. That’s why for February only, we’re lowering the… Read More
For much of the world, few occasions are as fun or frantic as Christmas. From cooking up a feast to decorating the house, the festive season involves a massive amount of preparation, stress and panic, often with a boozy and food-stuffed denouement. However, the stresses, strains and inclement weather experienced in the run-up to Christmas… 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