If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Where can I find Construction Health & Safety Services in Kent?”, the answer is simple: SAMS Ltd. With years of experience supporting the construction industry, SAMS Ltd is trusted across Kent and the South East to provide tailored health and safety services that keep sites compliant, teams safe, and projects… Read More
SMSTS is one of our flagship safety courses, but that doesn’t mean that everyone’s equally clued in. The popularity of the course means there are also a bunch of questions around it: from what you learn on the course, to how long it takes, to what you can do with the certificate you receive. We’re… Read More
Vehicle collisions on worksites are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the UK, and the number one cause of workplace fatalities across all industries. With heavy machinery, limited visibility, and complex site layouts, this risk is magnified. A banksman plays a crucial role in mitigating these risks by directing vehicle movements, ensuring… 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
The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is one of our most popular online courses, and not without reason. As well as being required to supervise many UK construction sites—including all Build UK sites—SSSTS is a great way to familiarise yourself with the health & safety laws and techniques you need to know to work… Read More
Construction is an industry in high demand and high flux. The combination of a growing population and ‘net zero’ pledges have led to a huge spike in new developments and refurbishments. At the same time, the industry is trying to grapple with the staffing demands this has created, and the emergence of new technologies on… Read More
Thrillseekers looking for the ultimate rollercoaster won’t have to settle for a mere 205-foot drop. Hyperia, the newest and tallest rollercoaster in the UK, has been reopened after an interrupted launch. The ride had been closed after just one day of operation following “standard technical pre-opening procedure checks”. There’s no indication that the ride was… Read More
The CSCS Green Card for labourers is one of the most sought after safety certifications in the UK, and a requirement for all Build UK sites. If you want to work in the construction industry, the CSCS Green Card is the minimum standard you are likely to have to reach to work safely. Because our… Read More
When you think of an industry dominated by men, which industry do you think of? Personally, we would say the construction industry. Why? Construction is a traditionally male dominated profession, and statistics compiled by GMB (the union for construction workers) indicate that the industry has remained resistant to change. Although surveys clearly show that more… Read More
Even in a year like the one we’ve had, the Beirut disaster stands out as a major shock. The massive explosion in the Lebanese capital ranks among the biggest non-military explosions ever recorded, and caused damage on a frightening scale. The precise death toll is still being counted, while hundreds of thousands are currently homeless… Read More