Gallowglass Health and Safety recently completed a comprehensive training week across its Middle East division, aimed at preparing teams for a demanding events season. In collaboration with 3DB Event Production, Empro Power, and Pains Fireworks LLC, Gallowglass staff gained hands-on experience with several new technologies and safety systems across all three companies.
The initiative is part of a global programme led by Gallowglass Health and Safety, enabling the company’s Safety Advisors across all divisions to enhance their technical knowledge, improve communication, and strengthen collaboration with key partners.
“It’s been incredibly valuable to connect with colleagues across regions and align on best practices,” said Declan Meenan, Branch Manager, Middle East, reflecting on the initiative. “The hands-on sessions gave us real insight into the equipment and protocols we’ll be working with on-site.”
Jack Kelly, Senior Project Manager, 3DB Event Production, shared his approval of the initiative: “It was great to welcome the Gallowglass advisors for a hands-on training session at 3DB,” he stated. “Sharing our specialist knowledge around AVL systems and scenic elements helps ensure we’re all aligned when delivering large-scale productions. Building this understanding and strengthening communication between teams is key to delivering seamless, high-quality results for clients throughout the busy events season.”
For Aaron Brown, Technical Director, Empro Power, the initiative served as a “fantastic opportunity” for the Empro team to share their expertise and ensure that everyone was fully prepared for events season. “By giving the team a deeper understanding of our updated power systems and equipment, we’re helping create smoother, safer, and more efficient on-site operations,” he explained. “It’s all about working together to deliver world-class events across the region.”
Rory Inker, Project Manager, Pains Firework LLC, also found the sessions to be beneficial: “Finishing the training week with the Gallowglass team at our warehouse was a great way to prepare for the season ahead,” he stated. “It gave us the chance to walk everyone through some of the new equipment and recent updates we’ve introduced, as well as discuss setup procedures and key safety measures when working with pyrotechnics. These sessions are vital for keeping everyone up to date and making sure we’re fully aligned before heading on-site, which is key to delivering safe and successful displays.”
According to Gallowglass Health and Safety Managing Partner, Steve Kearney CMIOSH, through the company’s ongoing CPD efforts, Gallowglass Health and Safety is continuing to build “a skilled, adaptable workforce ready to meet the evolving demands of world-class event production”. He concluded: “This training reflects our commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and global consistency in safety standards. By investing in our people and partnerships, we’re ensuring Gallowglass Health and Safety remains at the forefront of safe and efficient event delivery worldwide.”
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