We all know that winter can be hazardous in certain jobs, but we tend to think of it as an outdoor issue. Yet walls and windows don’t always make a huge difference when it comes to winter safety – and there are plenty of other potential safety issues beyond the snow and cold. Office workers… Read More
We’ve written extensively in the past about the issue of asbestos in public buildings, namely in thousands of schools and hospitals across the country. Evidence and common sense both suggest that this issue is a ticking time bomb, and not a legacy problem. The presence of asbestos in public buildings can be directly tied to… Read More
It’s almost Christmas, and Christmas means presents! Like any present, though, this one is buried under a few layers of tape and wrapping paper – which in this case means some news about the site. Read on to learn about the new features we’ve implemented for payments and questions, and for a special discount code… Read More
Christmas is a time for family, food, fun, football, and a passing interest in the Queen’s speech. However old and crotchety you get, though, one of the main attractions is presents. From the satisfaction of a gift well received to the excitement of getting something you wanted (or didn’t know you wanted), gifts are part… Read More
UKATA, also known as the UK Asbestos Training Association, have set the UK standards for asbestos training since 2008. According to reports from the HSE, asbestos affects thousands of people each year, including the estimated 5000 construction workers that die from asbestos exposure. UKATA recognised the urgency of finding a way to prevent these deaths,… Read More
We generally think of first aid as an ability to respond to physical health issues, and provide timely support in the workplace. Yet due to a number of growing pressures, the need to address mental health concerns at work is being much more widely recognised. The pandemic and its associated financial difficulties have driven this… Read More
Use code NG10 for 10% off our NEBOSH health and safety in Construction, offer ends 24/05/2022 – Click here While we put in the same passion and take the same pride from all of our courses, NEBOSH has a special place in our hearts. Our dedication to delivering the highest standard of NEBOSH training… Read More
The world is in a better place than it was a year ago, and there is light at the end of the tunnel regarding the pandemic. But the emergence of the Delta variant of the coronavirus is causing many countries to take a few steps back. Infections are popping up in previously untroubled countries, and… Read More
Is it the end of summer already, where does time fly? It seemed like only yesterday we were having heatwaves across England and celebrating the return of normality! So now that it’s the end of summer, it’s officially back to school season – and going back to school or work can be expensive! It’s a… Read More
Let me introduce myself; my name is Amy Bolton and I’m the Principal Trainer at SAMS Ltd. I’ve worked here for 3 years now. Many have asked me, why do I work in health and safety? Isn’t it boring? Isn’t it a bit strange from my last job? Today, I’m going to answer why. My… Read More