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
Vehicle collisions on worksites are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the UK, and the number one cause of workplace fatalities across all industries. With heavy machinery, limited visibility, and complex site layouts, this risk is magnified. A banksman plays a crucial role in mitigating these risks by directing vehicle movements, ensuring… Read More
UK Government Announces Key Changes to Fire Safety Laws The UK government has recently rolled out some important updates to fire safety laws, aiming to make buildings safer and better protect vulnerable people. In a statement released on 2 September 2024, the government outlined several major changes that will affect everything from construction practices to… Read More
It’s hard to feel sorry for footballers. Yet the conditions they work under have changed substantially over the past decade, both in the men’s and women’s game. The various organisations in charge of club and international football are determined to add more fixtures to the calendar, and players are being overloaded—to the extent that some… Read More
Site safety is often seen in terms of compliance rather than costs—in other words, something you’re forced to do, rather than something you want to do. But you should want to do it! Like all safety rules, site safety legislation is written in blood. Every law you need to follow on site exists because not… Read More
The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is one of our most popular online courses, and not without reason. As well as being required to supervise many UK construction sites—including all Build UK sites—SSSTS is a great way to familiarise yourself with the health & safety laws and techniques you need to know to work… Read More