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Periodic Driver CPC Training – only one year to go!

We’ve been pretty persistent at SAMS about getting people to complete their mandatory 35 hours of Periodic Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training, and for good reason. Despite only having to complete the required refresher training every five years, many people insist on delaying theirs and putting it off until the last minute. Well,… Read More

Why silica dust Is the new asbestos

With the Government having banned asbestos almost two decades ago, construction companies are still working to remove the fibres from buildings. Although companies are training staff to work safely within asbestos exposure sites, they do not always realise the dangers of silica dust. However, there is a mineral found in many materials, commonly used on… Read More

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How cannabis legalisation could affect workplace safety

New legal pot laws in Canada and support for legalisation from Donald Trump may mark a seismic shift in global drug policy, and a conclusive end to the war on drugs. But how would cannabis legalisation or decriminalisation affect the workplace? What would your liabilities be as an employer in an area where drug use… Read More

Why not train instead of do?

Why not Train Instead of Do? What is the best way to learn? Some argue that its through practical activities such as science experiments in class. Or maybe its through reading, since we can remember almost everything we read. There are many different effective methods to learn — but which is the best? Studies show… Read More

Who Should Carry Out A Fire Risk Assessment?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that Fire Risk Assessments are carried out on all commercial premises and the communal areas of residential premises. The Order also requires the assessment are arranged by the ‘responsible person’ and carried out by a ‘competent person’. Who is the ‘Responsible Person’? The employer or owner/occupant of… Read More

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Robot wars: are we right to be afraid of automation?

Robots: they’re cold, calculating killing machines. Or helpful, durable workers – it really depends on who you ask. Our opinions of robotics and automation are coloured by science fiction, and the doom-laden proclamations of robots taking all our jobs have caused us to be even warier. But do we really have anything to fear from… Read More

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SUMMER SALE: NEBOSH General Certificate!

You may not think it from the weather, but spring has well and truly sprung in the UK, and the summer is already creeping up on us. To get you in the mood for the sun and fun, we thought the ideal preparation was to encourage you indoors for training! For a limited time only,… Read More

How Having a NEBOSH Qualification Can Help Your Career

What is NEBOSH? • The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) was formed in 1979 as an awarding body with charitable status. • They offer an encyclopaedic range of globally-recognised qualifications constructed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all workplaces. • Annually, around 50,000 candidates are attracted to… Read More