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
PPE is something the entire population is familiar with after two years of wearing masks. It’s perhaps this increased scrutiny of face mask provisions that has led to the identification of some loopholes in UK PPE law, and how it protects both employees and contracted workers from harm. A new change in health and safety… Read More
There are 5 days left to enquire for our NEBOSH in Construction qualification using the discount code NG10. The NEBOSH in construction health and Safety qualification is responsible for 6000 qualified individuals in the UK and continues to be one of the leading health and safety qualifications in the UK, and continues to be a… Read More
As seen featured on Construction Update magazine Health and safety is seen as unnecessary by some, but it’s a lifeline for many. Not just in terms of the literal lives it saves, but the opportunity it offers to many people. NEBOSH courses are a prime example: a certificate that teaches a whole range of… Read More
Where most nations have long since banned asbestos, the United States is a curious outlier. While it was among the first countries to recognise the dangers of asbestos exposure – and regulate its use – the substance is still imported and used in a number of different industries. Finally, it looks like this may be… Read More
April 28th marks the annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Sparking conversation about this day gives people an opportunity to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases worldwide. As a health and safety consultancy we value health and safety, and provide courses and services that will protect you and enable… Read More
You asked, we listened! Due to high demand, we have added on extra SSSTS courses, as well as 1 new SSSTS REFRESHER course. You can book our 2-day CITB SSSTS (Safety site supervisor training scheme) for only £190 + VAT. It is perfect for anyone who wants to become a site safety supervisor or is… Read More
It’s not hard to see why there’s a mental health crisis afflicting the UK and much of the world. The combination of wars, political divides, the pandemic and cost pressures on households have created a hostile environment for many people, and tangible concern for the future. In the midst of this, a new generation… Read More
Running from 1 – 7 April, SAMS will be supporting Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2022, a global event that is dedicated to raising awareness around the dangers of asbestos and preventing exposure. Bringing together experts, victims, and leading organisations from around the world to share, learn and act. Asbestos is responsible for over 5,000 deaths… Read More
The dangers of asbestos have been known about for decades, with the first serious controls on asbestos use in the UK coming into effect in 1970. What a new court case reveals, however, is that the companies manufacturing asbestos products knew about the risks well before this – and battled to keep them hidden from… Read More