Welcome to Preferential Safety

Name: Preferential Safety
Address: Ballindud, WD, X91 Y971, IE
Telephone: 051 349294

Driver Safety - Fire Safety - Health & Safety

Based in Waterford, Preferential Safety offer a number of crucial services Nationwide.

ESDS Driver Training

The aim of ESDS is to create, promote and maintain a culture of safe and responsible driving for those behind the wheel of any emergency services vehicle.

Motor Cycle Lessons
JEEP & TRAILER LESSONS
RIGID TRUCK LESSONS
ARTICULATED TRUCK LESSONS
COACH LESSONS

The rigid truck lessons can equip drivers with the crucial skills and level of knowledge needed by those wishing to have a career in the driving of HGV’s.

Driver Assessments

Driving for work not only presents risks for the driver of the vehicle, but also to fellow colleagues and other road users, in addition to pedestrians.

Safety Courses

Paddy Russell of Preferential Safety has decades of experience in providing a comprehensive range of safety courses ideal for use in many commercial environments.

4X4 Severe Weather Training

This training course is aimed at voluntary and statutory emergency services to ensure safe driving in off road terrain during hazardous weather conditions.

RoSPA

Preferential safety can offer customers RoSPA training and prepare them for a RoSPA examination.

Driver CPC Training

Preferential Safety offer the highest standard of driver CPC training to clients in Waterford and in the surrounding areas. To schedule a driver CPC course please get in contact with our customer service team today.

Transport Management

For professional drivers all over Waterford and the surrounding areas, Preferential Safety host transport manager CPC Courses in preparation for the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport exams.

IBT (motorcycle lessons)

At Preferential Safety, we provide IBT (Initial Basic Training) Since January 2013 its mandatory for new Motorcycle Learner Permit holders to attend and pass the IBT Training Course.

Our Services

Motor Cycle Lessons

Jeep & Trailer Lessons

C1 Light Truck/ambulance lessons

Rigid Truck Lessons

Articulated Truck Lessons

Bus Lessons

ESDS Driver Training

RoSPA Advanced Driving Training

4x4 Operator Training (LANTRA Award)

Winch Operator Training (LANTRA Award)

Advanced Driving & 4x4 Severe Weather Training

Load securing Training

Driving for Work Driver Assessments

Fire Extinguisher Training

Emergency Response Team Training

Fire Training

Emergency Services Driver Training

Abrasive Wheels Training

Breathing Apparatus Training

Manual Handling Training

Compliance Basis Training

To hear further information on our extensive array of vital services, call Preferential Safety today

051 349294

About Us

Preferential Safety was founded and is run by Paddy Russell. Paddy is an experienced emergency services driver and instructor who holds a RoSPA International Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction. Paddy previously worked in the fire service for 38 years, working as a station officer and training officer in Waterford Fire Station. Upon retirement from the fire service in 2014, Paddy decided to focus on his passion for driver safety by establishing Preferential Safety. For 12 years, Paddy had been providing an experienced, reliable service across Waterford and nationwide.

Licence Categories

BE – Jeep & Trailers

C – Rigid Truck

C1 – Light Truck / Ambulance

C1E - Light Truck / Trailer

CE – Artic / Ambulance Driver Training

D1 – Bus

D1E – Bus / Trailer

D – Bus