N.S.T. As a Company

History

NST was set up in 2001 to service the growing requirement for safety training and consultancy in Ireland. Our head office is based in Kanturk, Co.Cork but NST provide a nationwide service. NST began with Mark Murphy as the sole consultant and trainer and has expanded dramatically since. Now NST have 3 full time Safety Officers, 2 full time trainers and a range of part-time trainers that are available for specialist training requirements. NST also have dedicated staff working on safety statements and safety plans as well as the Training Co-Ordinator and other administration staff based in our head office.

Why choose NST?

At NST we are renowned for the dedication and effort required in achieving the highest safety standards possible for all of our clients. We are an innovative organisation with hands-on experience and knowledge. We provide a practical approach when catering for the safety and training needs and expectations of todays industrial society. Our organisation has accreditation from both national and international governing bodies including AITT ITSSAR, NATB, FAS and CIF.

Our services are focused to support your business in meeting health and safety regulation and other commercial obligations such as tendering, client auditing and appeasing your insurance company's requirements and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations.

NST People

Mark Murphy
Managing Director & Head Trainer

Susan Murphy
Financial Controller

Kathy McGlade
Sales & Marketing Manager
Kathy is responsible for the Sales & Marketing of NST and is our newest member of staff having joined the company in August 2006. She previously worked for the Smurfit Group having spent a number of years in sales and marketing roles before working as Production Manager and Health & Safety Manager for one of their Dublin based companies. Kathy completed her BA in UCC before studying the Hdip in Business Studies at the Micheal Smurfit Graduate School of Business/UCD. She later completed the Certificate course in Safety Health & Welfare at Work with IBEC and UCD. If you have any sales enquiries she’ll be more than happy to talk to you.

James Lowe
Safety Advisor & Trainer
James worked in the construction industry for 12 years before specialising in health & safety in the workplace. He worked on multimillion pound projects throughout the UK for his family owned construction company based in London. While working in construction James saw first hand the importance of safety in the workplace and began his studies in this area. He completed the Certificate in Safety Health and Welfare in the Workplace with NEBOSH while in the UK. James continued to gain experience in construction safety with his job while completing a variety of related courses including Manual Handling Instructor, Scaffolding Inspector and CIF’s Managing Safety in Construction. James took a role as Safety Officer with NST in 2004. He continues to update his knowledge in health & safety management and is currently studying the Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare in the Workplace with University Limerick.

Denis O’Leary
Safety Advisor
Denis ran his own Plant Hire firm for 26 years before joining NST in 2004. Safety was an integral part of his business, which resulted in his completion of a number of related courses and finally working full time in the safety industry. He undertook both the Certificate and the Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work in UCC and UCD as well as completing the Certificate course in Training & Development with NUI Maynooth. Denis has completed numerous other safety related courses including CIF’s Managing Safety in Construction. He has vast experience and expertise in managing safety on construction sites in particular and is an expert in plant hire machinery safety.

Micheal O’Donovan
Safety Advisor & Trainer

Tom Nolan
Site Safety Officer
Tom is one of our Safety Officers that is based full-time with one of our clients. He ……

Roseleen
Legal Docuements
Roseleen prepares our safety statements and safety plans as well as ensuring that all of our information is based on the most recent legislation and up-to-date standards. Roseleen joined NST in February 2006 after spending 4 years working for the safety department of Murphy International. She worked in their headoffice in London before returning to Dublin where she continued her role in preparing and maintaining their legal documents and assisting with site audits and co-ordinating training. She has extensive experience in safety documentation and piling. Roseleen is currently studying the Diploma in Safety Health & Welfare at Work at University Limerick.

Joan Dillan
Training Co-Ordinator

Kathleen
Accounts
Kathleen has been working for NST since it began in 2001.