Safety and disability: does more need to be done ? Those with disabilities deserve the same respect and opportunities as able bodied people. Sounds simple enough, right? And yet in 2024 it is still something that we are struggling to provide, even in the most basic of terms. Below we’ll explore why inclusivity challenges persist,… Read More
The dramatic resolution of the Grenfell enquiry was always likely to prompt action across the industry. After a slew of reforms to fire safety laws, the latest change in response to the enquiry comes from the British Standards Institution (BSI), whose standards influence professionals in a variety of disciplines across the UK and beyond. … 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
We have 2 days until the Royal Coronation of the King and people have already started camping at Westminster Abbey! I can’t promise you’ll see us at the parade stand there like squished sardines, but we can offer our support in another way. We are going to put a 15% discount across our entire website… Read More
We’ve discussed just about every location and source of asbestos on this blog over the years, from fake snow to ironing boards and toilet seats. Some kinds are now just historical curios, unlikely to be seen again. Others, such as the asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in houses, workplaces and outbuildings, remain a very real and present… 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!
Most people would be aware of a shortfall in school funding, but few could have anticipated how bad the issue was, or what the consequences could be. A leaked government report indicates that thousands of school buildings around the country are in a dangerously bad state of repair – and that fixing them could cost… 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
There’s no doubt that awareness of mental health conditions is growing in general society. Slowly but surely, this is extending into the workplace too, with reports that 1 in 100 adults around the country have now received some form of mental health awareness training. Yet the picture is not the same across the country, and… Read More
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