New fire door regulations 2023: what you need to know

While the Grenfell enquiry into the tragic tower fire is still yet to conclude, the lessons from it are taking effect. A new piece of legislation has changed the responsibilities of landlords for fire doors, particularly in tall buildings. The aim is to prevent another tragedy where fire compartmentation fails, and the usual ‘stay put’… Read More

What are the 3 principles of first aid?

What are the 3 principles of first aid?

The three principles of first aid are the responsibilities you must recite when completing a first aid course. It’s integral knowledge to know when responding to an emergency. We always remember that the ultimate goal is to save lives – something these 3 guiding principles will help you achieve. What is first aid? First aid… Read More

motivation monday - cold showers #mentalhealth

Can cold showers really help depression and anxiety? #Mondaymotivation

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders worldwide. Studies have shown that by introducing 2–3-minute cold showers into your daily routine, you could gain a immense benefits, including a reduction of stress and anxiety levels and even the potential increase of fertility. This non-invasive treatment activates electrical impulses that stimulates… Read More

Annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Will I benefit from a SMSTS course?

Our next SMSTS course is on June 16th. As such, we thought we’d compile a list of reasons why you may benefit from a SMSTS course. The UK construction industry is one of many facing a skills shortage, and one of the areas that’s lacking is management. While there’s a lot to the role, a… Read More

HSE Asbestos and you campaign

Introducing the HSE Asbestos and You campaign

Any job, any day of the week, can potentially release lethal asbestos fibres. And unlike sawdust or other particulates, you can’t see, smell, or feel the fibres in the air or on your clothes. Asbestos can be found in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000. Unfortunately, over 5000 people still die each… Read More

caution asbestos sign

Is Asbestos Still A Risk When Renovating Your Home?

  Lockdown was a challenging time for all of us, for a variety of reasons, but there was some good to come from the time we spent cooped up indoors. Hobbies flourished, new skills were learned, friendships were reforged  – albeit on Zoom – and DIY is now more popular than ever. Yet that newfound… Read More

SAMS 3 year anniversary since our first remote learning course via ZOOM

Health & safety changed quite a lot for everyone in 2020. Our personal safety became growing concern after the prime minister’s announcement.  The wave of lockdown restrictions also meant that businesses like ours couldn’t function the same as before. Businesses were soldiering on through the blistering winds of economic uncertainty. Employees were put on furlough… Read More