Category: EHS

Neurodiversity in the Workplace Webinar

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On Friday, we hosted an insightful webinar on Neurodiversity in the Workplace. The session was packed with valuable insights, covering:

  • Ways to enhance how we work with colleagues in the neurodivergent space.
  • Practical ways to better support neurodivergent colleagues and those caring for neurodivergent family members.
  • The importance of recognising and respecting our unique qualities while embracing our differences.
  • Tips we can all use to build a more inclusive work environment.

PJ Hegarty fosters a workplace that cares about and values its people, and we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer. This webinar is just one of the steps we take as part of our DEI strategy to ensure we deliver on that promise.

Construction Safety Campaign Roundup

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As a proud Gold Sponsor of this year’s CIF Ireland Construction Safety Campaign, we’ve spent the month advancing safety across our sites through events, guest speakers, training, initiatives, and competitions.

Thanks to everyone who got involved and our EHS team for organising the calendar of events. The feedback, positive uptake, and engagement from our staff, supply chain and clients has been impressive!

blood pressure monitor industry talks on big screen discussion about heart disease high vis staff gathered around digger

All Ireland Occupational Health & Safety Awards 2024

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We were proud to maintain two accolades at the 33rd Annual National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Occupation Health & Safety Awards:

  • Higher Distinction Award
  • Consistent High Achiever Award

The awards underscore our unwavering commitment to health and safety and reflect the collective efforts of our team and partners. Our staff take immense pride in promoting and fostering a positive safety culture, and these awards are a recognition of our EHS team’s hard work and continuous dedication to safety excellence.

Thank you to our site management teams, staff and supply chain partners for their unwavering commitment to safety.

CIF Safety Campaign – Working From Heights Talk

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Yesterday, as part of the CIF Safety Campaign 2024, we were honoured to host Marian Deasy as she shared the heartbreaking story of her son Lorcan, who tragically lost his life falling from a height in his workplace in 2018. Marian’s story is a stark reminder of the importance of workplace safety, especially when working at heights. Marian’s words resonated with us all: “That attitude of ‘ah sure it’ll be alright’ cannot be accepted.”

Working at height poses one of the most significant risks on any construction site and by correctly mitigating for work at height risks, we can ensure everyone gets home safe, every day.

marian deasy giving talk on construction safety month listening to construction safety talk

Workers’ Memorial Day 2024

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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.

 

Mercy Hospital Prostrate Cancer Talk

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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.

Limerick project welcomes RSA Shuttlebus

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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:

  • The risks of texting while driving and driver fatigue.
  • Testing reaction times with the brake reaction timer, illustrating how speed and environment affect braking distances.
  • Understanding tyre safety, and emphasising that tyres are our sole contact with the road.

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.