In under 3 minutes, a person is unconscious if not breathing. After 7 minutes, long term brain damage is incurred due to insufficient oxygen. Every place of work must have a qualified Occupational First Aid person on the staff.
A professional team of instructors provide top class training to first aid personnel over a period of three days. Subjects covered include; CPR, fractures, wounds, bleeding; dealing with burns and emergencies within the work place.
We have a very “hands on” approach certification is recognised by the National Ambulance Training Board. Courses may be held at times that are suitable for the work place.

This is a refresher course for those already holding an Occupational First Aid certificate. It covers the same topics as the Ocupational First Aid course. This course acts as a reminder of the information already taught in the OFA training, as well as a means to inform First Aiders of any new information or changes in procedures and guidelines since they initially carried out the Occupational First Aid course.

This is a 1 day course that provides Basic First Aid training to persons who may be involved in the assisting a qualified first aid persons in a real life emergency situation. Subjects taught are CPR, wounds, minor fractures plus much more.

This is a half day training programme which familiarize all persons in the work place with the importance of fire prevention, emergency evacuation and emergency response procedures, such as the safe use of fire fighting equipment. This is a ‘hands on’ programme which involves the use of fire fighting equipment, which is provided by NST. 70% of businesses which suffer fire damage, fail to continue as a result. Fire prevention and first action with fire is now a legal requirement. Training programmes enhance group work practices and generally prove to be beneficial in reducing massive insurance costs.

A confined space is tank, boilker, boiler house, duct, deep excavation, sewer, chamber where persons may be working. This is a 1 day training programme, which is aimed at providing the skills and knowledge to ensure 100% safety prior to and within condined spaces.. All training is provided in accordance with the 1999 Code of Practice for confined space. Site Safety Training specialist equipment such as breathing apparatus , harness, tripod, gas monitors for this training programme is in full compliance with the Code of Practice 1999.

Safe Pass is a requirement under Schedule 9 of the 2001 Constructino Regulations. All persons associated with the construction industry and all construction related activities including engineering and maintenance are required to have Safe Pass training. NST Co Ltd offer in-house and public courses which are accredited by FAS – the National Training Authority and CIF (Construction Industry Federation). This is an 8 hour training programme which covers 13 sections of safety from construction plant and machinery, working at height, excavations, etc. Safe Pass has been a major success in heightening the awareness of safety.

NST offers a specialist training programme for persons working at height. Specialist equipment such as harness and access and rescue lines are demonstrated to all persons involved in the training programme. Over 50% of people involved in construction site accidents die from falls – in many cases expensive equipment such as harnesses, retractable reels etc are purchased by companies but one vital ingredient that is missing in most cases is the lack of training for those using same. Training programme includes prevention of falls, restraint equipment, edge protection, fall arrest equipment, working from scaffolding, mobile towers – this is a half day training programme, which is undertaken within your work place if required.

Thousands of chemicals are in circulation today – in many cases, people take these chemicals for granted and are not aware of the consequence of even a minor chemical spill, from employees to the public, to the risk of being prosecuted by the authorities, such as the EPA. NST provide the highly acclaimed Safety Awareness Chemical Handling Training Programme. This is a 4 to 8 hour training course in the safe use of handling, using and storing chemicals in the work place. It also outlines emergency procedures required when dealing with chemical spills and containment.

There is a legal requirement for Visual Display Screen Equipment to be assessed as part the employers duties. The employer must have the assessment in writing and within the parameters set down for Display Screen Equipment under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (General Application) Regulations 1993.
NST will provide the assistance of a competent person to facilitate the client on completing the above requirement and in training those using the VDU’s in the safest way to do so while educating them on the occupational health & safety dangers associated with VDU’s.

NST provides a full range of fork lift training services for all makes and types of forklift from counterbalance, side load, reach truck, telescopic. This training programme does not alone cater for the overall safety and handling of the machine but also increases and improves the integrity and performance of the operative. This is mainly a ‘hands on’ and practical course. Certifications awarded on successfully passing theory and practical exam are under the directorship of a recognized registration body. Forklift training is provided for all sectors from the beginner to the semi-experienced to the fully experienced operative.