Today we commemorated Workers’ Memorial Day in the Garden of Remembrance, where we remembered everyone who has lost their lives or suffered illness or injury due to work-related accidents.
At PJ Hegarty, we honour their memory by reaffirming our commitment to safety. Safety is not just a word to us; it’s a value embedded in everything we do. We are committed to the physical and psychological safety and wellbeing of all our people, clients, partners, and neighbours.
Last week, Paul Ahern, a urology specialist at Mercy University Hospital, joined us for two talks on prostate cancer.
Paul, who has worked for 22 years running the Uro-Oncology Unit, which treats five different urology cancers, spoke to our staff across Ireland and the UK about the importance of early detection and treatment and raising awareness of the disease with colleagues, family and friends. The talks underscore our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff, as prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among men and often goes undiagnosed due to a lack of awareness or reluctance to discuss health issues.
PJ Hegarty was pleased to donate to Mercy University Hospital Foundation and photographed below is Maurice Killeen, Director; Genevieve Rose, HR Business Partner; Linda Egan of Mercy University Hospital Foundation; and Paul Ahern, Urology Specialist.
We recently hosted the Road Safety Authority Shuttlebus on one of our Limerick projects – an interactive resource that brings road safety education to life and part of their #VisionZero campaign.
Inside the shuttle, our team got to experience realistic road scenarios using simulators and virtual reality headsets. From simulating hazardous road conditions to understanding the impact of braking and road speeds, it was an eye-opening experience on the importance of safe driving.
The technology onboard, including car, motorbike, and bicycle simulators, offered our staff a hands-on approach to sharpen their driving and hazard perception skills. The day was packed with essential lessons:
Our team walked away with invaluable insights into driving safer on our roads. Thank you to the RSA and our EHS team for organising this initiative.
