The harmful effects of asbestos exposure have been known for decades, and it has long since fallen out of use in construction. Unfortunately, little consideration has been given to asbestos which remains in thousands of buildings around the country – most particularly in private homes and outbuildings. Doing your own DIY has become more popular… Read More
Today’s blog is a big congratulations to our treasured health & safety advisor, Alex! After many long and challenging weeks, Alex has successfully completed his mission of getting onto the Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register (TFRAR). This means that Alex is now recognised and valued as a ‘competent fire professional’! The Fire Risk Register is… Read More
Our temporary discount code is back for the most nationally respected health and safety qualification NEBOSH! Simply enter the code ‘NG10′ at the checkout to receive a 10% off NEBOSH in Construction SAMS is proud to offer three NEBOSH courses all via Zoom training, giving you the opportunity to work wherever you may be in the world. You… Read More
We all hate paperwork, and one of the areas that generates the most hassle is health & safety. Yep, we admit it: while the work we do is hugely important and beneficial, some level of inconvenience is unavoidable. Whether it’s maintenance logs, inspections or assessments, keeping everyone safe requires a little bit of legwork. If… Read More
Our 2-day CITB SSSTS (Safety site supervisor training scheme) weekend course is a 2-day course for only £190. It is perfect for anyone who wants to become a site safety supervisor or is a site supervisor that wants to gain a extra respected qualification. The course focuses on health, safety welfare and environmental issues within… Read More
What do you see if you type in ‘fire’ into Google? Have a quick look, and check what comes up. Chances are it’s probably not good news. In fact, it’ll most likely be bad news – devastating even! You’ll probably see multiple articles come up, all explicitly describing the catastrophe after a fire has taken… Read More
With the New Year beginning, it’s a reason to step back and look where you are heading. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? What needs to be improved in order to get to where you want to be? The same old questions you get constantly asked by family, friends… Read More
Don’t fool yourself with the tinsel and turkey and presents – Christmas is the most terrifying time of the year. Whether it’s the fire risk from trees, slipping on ice or climbing ladders to put up lights, the winter months are packed with mortal danger. Nowhere is this better showcased than the ultimate seasonal evil:… Read More
We all know that winter can be hazardous in certain jobs, but we tend to think of it as an outdoor issue. Yet walls and windows don’t always make a huge difference when it comes to winter safety – and there are plenty of other potential safety issues beyond the snow and cold. Office workers… Read More
We’ve written extensively in the past about the issue of asbestos in public buildings, namely in thousands of schools and hospitals across the country. Evidence and common sense both suggest that this issue is a ticking time bomb, and not a legacy problem. The presence of asbestos in public buildings can be directly tied to… Read More