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Confined Space Casualty Care: Setting a New Standard in First Aid Training
Unlike other industrial first aid courses, the Confined Space Casualty Care course delivered by Brooklyn Specialist Training Solutions recognises the unique environment in which life-saving First Aid may have to be deployed.
Jan 163 min read


2025 - A Year of Growth, Purpose and Progress at Brooklyn Specialist Training Solutions
This year has been an exciting and formative one for Brooklyn Specialist Training Solutions, marked by growth, clarity of purpose and a renewed focus on making a real difference in high-risk working environments. David Nice, Founder of Brooklyn STS One of the biggest milestones was the launch of the Brooklyn STS brand. Alongside this came a new website and social media presence, bringing all BSTS training into one clear, accessible place for the first time. These changes have
Dec 17, 20253 min read


How to Make Every Second Count in an Atmospheric Incident
The needless death of three confined space workers, reported on the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), website serves as a sobering reminder of the lethal dangers posed by hazardous atmospheric conditions in confined spaces, and the vital importance of both breathing protection and airway management during rescue. Unfortunately, these are stories that we hear all too often at Brooklyn Specialist Training Solutions (Brooklyn STS). It’s why we’re pushing for c
Oct 30, 20253 min read


From DR ABCDE to FAMOUS PE: Transforming how we respond to confined space emergencies
When we talk about accidents in confined spaces, the conversation too often starts, and ends, with rescue. But here’s the hard truth: the emphasis on getting someone out first, rather than stabilising them where they are, could be costing lives and futures. DR ABCDE is not fit for purpose when it comes to first aid in confined spaces. It’s time for a new mnemonic – FAMOUS PE - one that integrates first aid and rescue, and which will help save lives and improve the outcome for
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Life-Saving Lessons: The Importance of First Aid Equipment Maintenance
Picture this scenario…Imagine you are part of a four-person team working to repair the hydraulics on a crane aboard a barge. Two of your...
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Can you still play the recorder? Why specialist First Aid training needs refreshing
Can you remember learning to play the recorder at school? I can. Like all my classmates, we were armed with plastic instruments and a few...
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Confined Spaces: Why the UK needs better data - and better First Aid training
When it comes to confined space safety, we're flying blind.
In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) only records fatalities in confined space incidents. That’s it.
Jul 3, 20254 min read


Q&A With David Nice: The Man Behind Brooklyn Specialist Training Solutions
David Nice, Founder and Managing Director of Brooklyn Specialist Training Solutions With more than two decades of frontline emergency...
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Confined Spaces: The Silent Killers. The Importance of First Aid Training
Confined spaces are notorious for their hidden dangers. Often referred to as ‘silent killers’, David Nice, Managing Director of Brooklyn...
May 21, 20253 min read
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