NAAS, IRELAND, (May 27th, 2009) – Shorcontrol Safety, a leading safety company is proud to announce that it has been accredited by Engineers Ireland to deliver CPD training seminars in the area of safety training, equipment and consultancy.  

CPD Seminars
To enable companies to understand the requirements placed on their company and industry sector, Shorcontrol safety will deliver a targeted seminar for your employees to highlight the areas of importance and deliver detailed safety initiatives to aid your company as it understands and reaches the legal expectations placed upon it.

To book your seminar, contact Fiona Spillane at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 045 898198

NAAS, IRELAND, (18th March, 2009) – Shorcontrol Safety, a leading safety company for Training, Equipment and Consultancy is proud to announce a new course for Health & Safety at Roadworks enabling companies to comply with changes in legislation, 'Amendment No. 2 to Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006'. 

CSCS Health & Safety at Roadworks
Shorcontrol Safety delivers the 1 day course on Health & Safety at Roadworks. This will provide all attendees with a CSCS (Construction Sector Certification Scheme) FETAC Level 5 certification and identity card.

NAAS, IRELAND, (26th February, 2009) – Shorcontrol Safety, a leading safety company for Training, Equipment and Consultancy is proud to announce accreditation by the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) to deliver the 'Environmental Noise Assessment' and 'Workplace Noise Risk Assessment' courses at its centre in Naas.

Environmental Noise Assessment Course
To launch the new accreditation, Shorcontrol have announced the first course to be held in Ireland. This will be held from Tuesday 5th May to Friday 8th May 2009. With an additionalexam day on Friday 15th May. 

This five-day course seeks to provide delegates with a knowledge of the methodology of environmental noise measurement, including the use and accuracy requirements of sound level meters and analysers and to enable them be aware of the significance of measurement data against the framework of standards and legislation for environmental noise.

NAAS, IRELAND, (February 23rd, 2009) – Shorcontrol Safety, a leading safety company for Training, Equipment and Consultancy has recently completed its registration as an approved provider of FETAC courses.

This registration by FETAC ensures Shorcontrol maintains its status as Irelands’ leading safety company and will result in the most comprehensive list of training courses with FETAC certification anywhere in the country.

As one of the leading lights in safety across multiple industries, Shorcontrol Safety has continued to keep ahead of the competition in the addition of new FETAC training courses and the also the recent upgrade to its industry resource website, www.safety.ie.
FETAC Approved Courses

The FETAC courses are designed to comply with the relevant health and Safety Authority code of practice. Each course is based on a series of specific modules comprising theory, practical knowledge and skills application.

NAAS, IRELAND, (September 1st, 2008) – Shorcontrol Safety, a leading safety company for Training, Equipment and Consultancy has recently completed the expansion of its Training Centre in Naas, Co.Kildare. 

As one of the leading lights in safety across multiple industries, Shorcontrol Safety has continued to keep ahead of the competition in the addition of new training courses and the also the recent upgrade to its industry resource website, www.safety.ie.

New Courses
In recent months, they have added several new courses, these include IOSH Managing & Working Safely; CSCS Signing, Lighting and Guarding, IOA Workplace Noise Risk Assessment and Heartsaver AED and CPR.

This has seen Shorcontrol Safety deliver training to over 7500 candidates during the past 12 months and highlighted the need for further expansion of its offices in Naas.

Shorcontrol safety have added additional capacity to their industry leading 'Managing Safely' training course. In conjunction and with full accreditation from IOSH, Shorcontrol offer this course and also 'Working Safely', a one day course for all employees.

Who should go on Managing safely?
Managing safely is for managers and supervisors in any sector, and any organisation. The course is designed to give managers all they need to know to help them handle health and safety in their teams. The flexible new high impact programme covers all the main health and safety issues, and includes a session tackling the environment too. The course lasts for 24 hours in total. Managing Safely can be delivered over a full week or on single days or as an evening course and has eight modules:

Noise, Dust & Vibration Monitoring

Shorcontrol Safety is pleased to announce the further expansion of its services to include the provision for noise, dust & vibration monitoring. As a direct response to increased demands, ShorControl Safety are providing a complete service to the customer whereby they will provide the following to meet your needs;

• Risk assessment
• Monitoring
• Detailed report on results
• Preventative measures for ongoing management of the problem
• Training packs for key personnel

The introduction of new legislation in 2006 lowers the allowable levels of workplace noise, and puts the onus on the employer to quantify and reduce workplace noise levels.

If you regularly use power tools or machinery, or have difficulty holding a conversation due to background noise levels at work, you MUST conduct a noise survey. 

Shorcontrol offer the following surveys to meet your needs:

• Occupational Noise Survey
• Environmental Noise Survey 
• Hand/Arm and Whole Body Vibration
• Health Surveillance
  

Safety.ie is a continuously updated website dedicated to providing all health & safety professionals with the advice, information and professional expertise to ensure they meet all the needs of their company and employees. 

The website is backed by Shorcontrol safety, one of the leading lights within the safety industry in Ireland and a recognised provider of training, equipment and consultancy expertise across all industries. During many years in business they have built up a strong reputation, delivering expertise across many sectors including Construction; Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and Food & Beverage.

Safety Training
Shorcontrol offer comprehensive training with FETAC, IOSH and CSC accreditation. They provide training in Confined Spaces; Road & Streetworks, Noise in the Workplace, Abrasive Wheels, Working at Heights, Occupational First Aid, Manual Handling and Plant training.