British Safety Services (BSS) are proud to have been one of the first providers of NEBOSH training courses outside the UK, when they delivered the National General Certificate in Borneo in January 1994, with excellent pass rates. Since then, the company’s international reputation has gone from strength to strength as they have successfully trained students in China, Qatar, Yemen, Sudan and others.

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Their latest expansion into overseas training was with the NEBOSH National General Certificate delivered for Al-Futtaim-Carillion in Dubai. BSS had successfully delivered numerous training courses for Carillion in the UK and when Carillion International Managing Director, Richard Howson, wanted to ensure that Al-Futtaim Carillion became a leader in health, safety and efficiency in the region he contacted BSS to provide the same level of excellence. It was agreed that initially, all directors and senior managers would attend the NEBOSH National General Certificate, with other levels following the lead of such a senior level of staff. In the first two courses, 14 delegates achieved a 93% overall pass rate including 5 distinctions and 6 credits, which must be congratulated.

In recognition of their unique efforts, in providing such a high level of health and safety training, to so many staff at such senior levels of the organisation, Stuart Naylor, (NEBOSH International Manager), presented a plaque to Alan Bristier, (Business Unit Director), who accepted on behalf of Al-Futtaim Carillion.

Stuart Naylor of NEBOSH was pleased to hear how the training has helped to change the attitude and behaviour of delegates on the course, enabling them to move forward with more confidence in their own competence, which has resulted in improved production and safety performance.

Alan Bristier said, “The delegates who completed the course have been delighted with their results and the knowledge they have gained. Many of them have worked in the industry for several years, and they say this course from BSS is one of the best they have ever received. The training has really helped them to change their attitudes to the importance of health and safety. I am really looking forward to the reaction we get as other senior managers work through the course.

A further 10 courses are planned to allow all senior management from Al Futtaim-Carillion to attend and we look forward to receiving their results in due course.