Raising the Standard: Work At Height Training Joins the Institute of Search and Technical Rescue
April 29, 2026
At Work At Height Training, our mission has always been to provide more than just certificates. We provide the skills, confidence, and rigorous standards necessary to save lives in high-risk environments. Today, we are proud to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to excellence: Work At Height Training is now an official member of The Institute of Search and Technical Rescue.
What is the Rescue Institute?
The Institute of Search and Technical Rescue is a globally recognized professional body dedicated to those involved in search and technical rescue. It serves as a benchmark for excellence, ensuring that its members adhere to strict professional standards, continuous development, and the highest levels of technical proficiency.
By joining the Institute, we are aligning our Kerry-based facility with international best practices, ensuring our clients benefit from the most current rescue methodologies in the world.
Expertise You Can Trust: Our Team’s Credentials
This membership isn’t just a corporate badge; it reflects the deep technical expertise of our lead instructors. Two of our key team members have also become personal members at specific professional grades, validating the world-class instruction we provide:
Mike O’Shea – Member Level (MInSTR)
Our founder, Mike O’Shea, has been admitted at the Member Level.
- The Significance: This grade is reserved for established professionals with significant, verifiable experience in technical rescue. For our clients, this validates Mike’s decades of work—from safety coordination on Hollywood blockbusters like Star Wars and Mission Impossible to complex industrial rescue consultancy. It confirms that the person leading your safety strategy is recognized as a master of the craft.
Cian O’Driscoll – Graduate Level (GInSTR)
Cian O’Driscoll has been admitted at the Graduate Level.
- The Significance: The Graduate grade is a professional designation for those who have met rigorous educational and practical requirements across multiple rescue disciplines. This level marks a commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring that Cian remains at the cutting edge of new safety technology and instructional techniques.
Why This Matters For Your Business
When you choose a training provider, you are trusting them with the lives of your staff. Our membership with the Institute of Search & Technical Rescue provides:
- Verified Competence: Our instructors are independently vetted by a global authority.
- Latest Protocols: Direct access to the newest developments in rope rescue, confined space, and height safety.
- Industry Leadership: We are helping to set the standard for height safety in Ireland, from telecommunications and wind energy to construction and film.
As the Irish industry continues to evolve, the demand for high-level rescue proficiency has never been greater. By joining the Institute of Search & Technical Rescue, Work At Height Training ensures that we aren’t just keeping pace with the industry; we are helping to lead it.
Stay safe. Stay trained.
