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Frustration as EU asbestos reforms pushed back again

More than two decades after asbestos was widely banned, new laws about the substance are few and far between. Proposals by the European Union then were both unexpected and highly welcome for many observers, both in the EU and further afield. Unfortunately for everyone with a stake in regulating the substance, the latest news isn’t… Read More

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5 theme park disasters that highlight the need for safety

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

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Is enough being done to manage asbestos risks?

We’ve harped on enough about the ongoing risks of asbestos. Thousands of tonnes of asbestos were imported into the UK, and most of it hasn’t left. Instead, it litters old properties and brownfield sites, slowly degrading and waiting to be dealt with. It’s a mess that someone will have to clean up eventually, but nobody… Read More

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The 7 Worst Health & Safety Hazards in Fallout

WARNING: minor spoilers for Season 1 of Fallout below! War never changes, and neither does the need for these health and safety hit pieces. Five minutes in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout should make it clear that health and safety is, at best, a loose consideration. Yet amidst all the bullet wounds and tetanus, there… Read More

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NEBOSH is back: claim your limited time discount! 

You may or may not have noticed that our NEBOSH Zoom courses have been AWOL for a few months. Well, we’re pleased to announce that they’re returning in a couple of months’ time: and we’ve got a special discount to welcome them back! Simply enter code ‘BOSH10’ at checkout to receive a 10% early bird… Read More

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Save big in our expanded Summer Sale with code ‘SUM10’!

Summer has started, even if the weather doesn’t reflect it right now (nothing unusual there). As many of us indulge in a bit of time off after almost 18 months of COVID fatigue, now is an ideal time to take stock, and dedicate some energy to something positive. That’s why we’ve decided to extend our… Read More

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Our new online booking system for Zoom courses is now live! 

If you’ve visited our Courses hub or Zoom course pages recently, you may have noticed a significant change. Instead of the old ‘Enquire’ button that took you to our contact page, many courses now feature a new button: View Dates & Book.  Thanks to a shiny new site update, we’re now able to offer bookings… Read More

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Celebrate our award win with a 10% asbestos discount!

As you may have heard, we were recently delighted to win the Corporate Vision Award for Best Safety Consultancy and Training Company in the South East! The award is a testament to the amazing work our team have done over the past year, as we’ve successfully navigated the coronavirus pandemic and the transition from classroom… Read More

The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is now available as Zoom training! 

No, that’s not a repeat! We’re delighted to announce that for the first time, NEBOSH have made their National Construction Certificate available for remote training – and we’re now accepting bookings!  Due to the efficiency savings from hosting this as a remote course, we’re able to offer our best ever price for this course at… Read More

The NEBOSH Fire Certificate is now available as online training! 

We’re pleased to announce that SAMS is now able to offer NEBOSH fire safety training as a remote learning course, allowing learners to receive their qualifications from the comfort of home.  The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety Zoom course is an ideal way to learn the tenets of fire safety, and enact change within your… Read More