Defensive Driving and Emergency Care training courses taught in Doha and certified by U.S. National Safety Council

Doha, Qatar - 19 May 2010: Doha Industrial Safety Services (DISS), Qatar's world class provider of comprehensive Occupational Health & Environmental Management training programs, is launching new Defensive Driving and Emergency Care training courses in association with the U.S. National Safety Council (NSC).

Briefing local media and delegates from major industry sectors at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mr. Roger Marks, President of the NSC's International Safety Council, explained how Defensive Driving reduces road accidents, highlighting the fact that roads, weather conditions and the action of drivers can always be predicted and prevented.

DISS/NSC Defensive Driving training is proven to reduce the number of vehicle accidents and is designed for a wide range of organizations including Corporate Sales/Fleets, Construction Truck Companies, Driving Schools, Safety Consultants, Government  Agencies, Schools & Universities, and Law Enforcement Agencies.

"With recent statistics revealing 10,000 new cars on Qatari roads every month and the enormous cost of an accident in terms of medical and legal expenses, vehicle repairs and lost working time, now is the time to book a DISS/NSC Defensive Driving course and potentially save your company tens of  thousands of riyals," said DISS spokesperson.

Using the most advanced instructional methods to improve each participant's ability, both DISS/NSC courses offer practical training including videos and interactive practice to significantly increase both skill acquisition and retention compared with other methods.

"It's a fact that just one motor-vehicle crash with injuries can cost your company nearly US$50,000 (QR182,000)," says NSC President Mr. Roger Marks. 

"Over the course of 45 years, the National Safety Council has trained more than 63 million drivers around the world.  Organizations around the globe select National Safety Council driving courses because they consistently demonstrate higher rates of success in reducing the number and severity of crashes."  

Leadership and Innovation in Emergency Care 

DISS is also introducing the NSC-certified Emergency Care training program, suitable for everyone from bystanders to professional first responders. Updated regularly by medical professionals to ensure it meets the latest global safety guidelines, the NSC Emergency Care course offered by DISS has trained more than 9 million individuals around the world.

DISS will deliver both the NSC Defensive Driving and Emergency Care training courses here in Doha using various formats including classroom, on-site and online. For more details contact DISS by telephone +974 466 6792, email info@diss.com.qa or visit the www.diss.com.qa website

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About Doha Industrial Safety Services (DISS)
Doha Industrial Safety Services (DISS) is a leading institution for the provision of Occupational Health & Environmental Management and comprehensive training programs. We are affiliated with ASHI, Medic First Aid International USA, NSC US, IOSH UK, CIEH UK and NEBOSH in association with SHEilds ltd and our certification are internationally recognized. Our mission is to deliver the highest level of service and customer care to our clients across Qatar. We do everything we can to provide invaluable local knowledge and expertise on a global scale while offering all our clients truly personal service. 

Since its inception in 2006, DISS have witnessed an almost instance recognition from the Qatari market and achieved prominence in the fields of its operation. This we owe a clear vision and in depth understanding of the differentiated and market responsive offerings we deliver the internationally benchmarked processes we adopt and the professional talents we employ.

For more information visit www.diss.com.qa  

About National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is a leader in emergency care training.  We have trained more than 9 million individuals through 2,500 NSC-authorized training centers and 10,000 instructors around the world.  Today, we continue to expand worldwide by training more the 30,000 students each month.

The NSC offers trauma and emergency training that is right for anyone from bystanders to professional first responders.   All of our programs are reviewed and updated by medical professionals to ensure that they meet the latest guidelines and incorporate the latest research. Our programs are aligned with global safety guidelines.

The NSC's worldwide growth stems from our commitment to improve our emergency care programs.  We continue to pursue the most advanced instructional methods to improve each participant's ability to save lives. Our practical training, including videos and interactive practice, significantly increases both skill acquisition and retention compared with other methods. The NSC delivers our courses through many channels to reach as many people as possible.  Instead of providing stagnant and inflexible courses, the NSC offers our emergency care training in many formats including on-site.  

For further information, please contact:
Mr. Ibrahim ElRassi
Senior Account Executive
Cohn & Wolfe Public Relations, Doha, Qatar
Telephone: + 974 507 2251
Email: IBRAHIM.ELRASSI@cohnwolfeqatar.com

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