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
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
Every country has a few unfortunately named towns (the UK more than most!). As silly as some of these sound, though, they can often be an attraction for tourists. For the Canadian town of Asbestos, however, a name associated with its legacy of asbestos mining has forced them to change identities, even though it means… Read More
Last Updated: 22nd December 2020 This week has seen the introduction of a new set of local restriction tiers to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. While there will be some easing of restrictions from the recent lockdown, a large part of the country has been put straight into Tier 4, the most restrictive tier available.… Read More
It’s been a few weeks since the last shift in coronavirus policy, and the latest changes may be the biggest yet. A raft of businesses are now allowed to reopen as of 4th July, and social distancing rules have been relaxed from two metres to one metre under most circumstances. Naturally, this has many businesses… Read More
It’s been a few weeks now since the government began to ease the lockdown rules, and many people have begun to return to work. Social distancing remains impossible in many workplaces, however, and employers up and down the country are still grappling with how to apply the new COVID-19 Secure guidelines. It is imperative that… Read More
With the gradual easing of the coronavirus lockdown, the government has seen fit to release new guidelines for limiting the spread of COVID-19 at work. These ‘COVID-19 Secure’ guidelines provide a range of advice for businesses in all industries to implement infection controls, keeping their employees safe from the coronavirus. With the response to the… Read More
In this difficult time we have taken the decision to drop our e-learning products quite substantially, to help others achieve qualifications that will assist them when they get back to work. Use ‘TRA30’ for all UKATA and e-Learning courses and ‘TRA10’ for NEBOSH and IOSH courses. This is all part of our ongoing service to… Read More