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A SITE VISIT TO HERON BROS’ BALLYCASTLE SEC PROJECT AND SEPTEMBER STEERING GROUP MEETING ARE AMONG THE LATEST EVENTS HOSTED BY BUILDHEALTH NI…
Heron Bros hosted BuildHealth members at its Ballycastle SEC site on August 28.
BuildHealth Champions visit the north coast
Heron Bros is the latest BuildHealth member to host a site visit, offering members the opportunity to experience
Annie Crozier. The Heron Bros Health and Safety Team was also represented by SHEQ Manager Caroline Hughes and EHS Site Lead Conor McAleenan, who provided insights into the company’s health, safety and wellbeing initiatives. Key discussion points included: • The HSENI silica dust campaign, part of the ongoing #EveryWorkplaceHasHealthRisks initiative
• On-site health checks for workers • The value of mental health first aider training • Benefits of engaging with the Lighthouse Charity’s #MakeItVisible site visits The visit concluded with a tour of the Ballycastle site, giving attendees a first- hand look at the scale and progress of this landmark project.
best practice in promoting better occupational health in the local construction sector.
On August 28, members visited the new Ballycastle Shared Education Campus, where they were welcomed by Project Manager Paul McNamee, Senior Engineer Aaron Kerrigan and Senior Engineer
BuildHealth hosts September Steering Group Meeting
An informative presentation from Margaret McCloskey of the Money and Pension Service (MaPS*) featured at BuildHealth’s Steering Group meeting, held at CITBNI on September 2. Margaret outlined the range of support MaPS can provide to companies from all sectors of industry, particularly in helping employees with their financial wellbeing. This session formed part of BuildHealth’s ongoing ‘better mental health’ focus, highlighting the importance of signposting employers to practical tools and resources to support their workforce during the current challenging economic climate. The meeting also reinforced BuildHealth’s role as a forum for open and honest discussion among members, with the shared goal of driving continuous improvement in occupational health across the construction sector in Northern Ireland and beyond. *MaPS: The Money and Pensions Service is an arms-length body sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, offering free and impartial financial guidance. For further information, visit www.MoneyHelper.org.uk or contact Margaret McCloskey, Partnership Manager - Northern Ireland | Money & Pensions Service at margaret.mccloskey@maps.org.uk
Financial wellbeing was among topics discussed at a BuildHealth Steering Group meeting held at CITBNI on September 2.
For more information on BuildHealth membership and future events, please contact Nicola McCracken, Buildhealth Administrator at info@buildhealthni.com buildhealthni.com
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