Thousands of events take place every day around the world, from concerts to parties to book club meetings. In most cases, nothing ever goes wrong, at least from a safety perspective. Yet that feeling that things can’t go wrong just because they haven’t before is a dangerous sentiment—and can lead to oversights that could cost… Read More
A growing number of people are now relying on generative AI to automate parts of their work, and it’s more than happy to oblige. As the complexity of its answers has increased, people feel increasingly confident in relying on it to do more than simple planning or idea generation. Now, a growing number of people… Read More
Can you believe it’s been five years since the start of the first COVID lockdown? It simultaneously feels like it happened yesterday and 10 years ago. While the feeling of being in lockdown is still fresh and visceral for many people, it’s also a strange and alien time in many people’s lives. Others are not… Read More
Asbestos awareness training needs to be reviewed and refreshed regularly to ensure ongoing safety and compliance. In most cases, UKATA asbestos awareness training should be reviewed at least once every 12 months. However, specific requirements can vary depending on local regulations or workplace policies. Here are some factors that might trigger a review of asbestos… Read More
Fires are one of the deadliest hazards you can face in almost any setting. The speed with which a fire can spread under the right circumstances is staggering, and no fire safety measure is 100% fool proof. This is why fire risk assessments are so important—not just to slow the spread of fire if one… Read More
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals made up of fine, durable fibres that are heat-resistant, fireproof, and had great insulating properties. It is a silicate mineral that can be divided into two main types: serpentine (curly fibres) and amphibole (straight fibres). Asbestos was historically used in a wide range of… Read More
You may not be rushing to book a risk assessment for a bake sale or a book club, but even small events pose safety challenges. As an event scales up, it becomes harder and harder to guarantee safety for staff and attendees—and more imperative that you undertake a risk assessment to identify all of the… Read More
At SAMS, we know how important it is to stay on top of health and safety protocols. In today’s fast-paced world, having up-to-date training isn’t just a good idea—it’s a necessity. That’s why we’re excited to offer a special promotion for the month of March to help you keep your workplace safe, compliant, and productive.… Read More
The Site Safety Supervisor Training Scheme (SSSTS) is one of our most popular courses and is a huge part of becoming a certified site supervisor. However, the certificate doesn’t last forever. Like many skills, it’s important to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge up to date—and for SSSTS, this means retraining at least once… Read More
As big as the house building effort is that’s currently underway, there’s an equal focus on improving the buildings that are already there. Residential and commercial buildings are all undergoing rapid transformation to meet new environmental standards, to hit our net zero targets. One of the most significant areas of change is refurbishing buildings to… Read More