SAFETY
NEW SAFETY PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTATION The EHS department will be introducing two new procedures in Q1 of 2024. 1 Control of Hazardous Energies (COHE) and 2 Management of Mobile Plant The Mobile Plant procedure will replace several existing operational procedures. Site staff will be invited to attend PJ Hegarty procedure training using both on site sessions and SKILLKO LEARN during Q1 of 2024. DIISOCYANATES GENERAL SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING On the 4th August 2020 the EU adopted a new restriction (Entry 74 of REACH) Annex XVII) of the placing on the market and use of diisocyanates. All professional and industrial users of diisocyanates must undertake adequate training before use from 24th August 2023. Diisocyanates are a family of chemical building blocks used to make a wide range of polyurethane products. You can find diisocyanates in a number of construction products including polyurethane paints, coatings, foams, glues and resins (e.g., expanding foam). Diisocyanates General Awareness training is now available to all on SKILLKO LEARN and will be included in the PJ Hegarty site induction from Jan 2024. Any persons who will be working directly with Diisocyanates will require additional training, which is available to all DECEMBER SAFETY FOCUS On Monday December 4th PJ Hegarty will be launching our December Safety Focus Calendar. The calendar provides a safety message and a site safety focus for each day. The target is to have no injuries or incidents during the month of December and to have all workers return home safe every day, especially for the Christmas season. These daily messages and topics of focus will be communicated through the whiteboards and supervision to cascade the message to workers each day. It is vital that all supervisors keep a strong presence and engagement on site during the month of December to help keep workers focused on their tasks.
free online. It is important that all our suppliers are aware of the new training requirements before engaging in activities using diisocyanates.
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There are a lot of distractions in December outside of work in the run up to Christmas and distractions is one of the main causes of accidents in the workplace. Working Safely and returning Home Safe for Christmas is the best gift you can give a loved one.
December Daily Safety Focus
Environment, Health & Safety
2 nd - SATURDAY & 3 rd - SUNDAY
1 st – FRIDAY SAFETY MESSAGE
4 th - MONDAY SAFETY MESSAGE Never take Safety for granted. A near miss today could be a accident tomorrow. Never ignore an unsafe situation.
5 th - TUESDAY SAFETY MESSAGE Falls from Height are one of Ireland’s leading causes for Construction Workplace fatalities. Avoid being part of an accident statistic this holiday season. SITE SAFETY FOCUS What work at height activity are you involved in?
6 th - WEDNESDAY SAFETY MESSAGE
7 th - THURSDAY SAFETY MESSAGE Frustration is one of the underlaying reasons for 19% of workplace accidents. Don’t let frustration become the cause of an accident. Report any causes of frustration that can be changed in the workplace to management. SITE SAFETY FOCUS
8 th - FRIDAY SAFETY MESSAGE
Did you know fatigue leads to 49% of serious accidents? Being tired towards the end of the year is understandable. Acknowledge when you are tired and allow yourself a break when
Don’t let complacency creep in on daily tasks. Always have a fresh perspective by taking a step back to assess your work environment. Has anything changed?
Do you have any poor safety habits or habit patterns you would like to change? While at work today, assess if you have any bad safety habits
that you could change. SITE SAFETY FOCUS Workplace access and egress.
SITE SAFETY FOCUS PPE check – Do I have all the correct PPE? Am I wearing it properly? Is it in good condition?
SITE SAFETY FOCUS Make your mind more alert to the task. Engage in step backs on work activities.
fatigue crawls up on you. SITE SAFETY FOCUS Safe start – back to basics. Have you completed your SPA and is your site setup for the task correct?
Have you checked all work at height equipment and are you following safe systems of work?
Before starting work have a look at your tools. Are they the correct tools for the job? Are they in good condition?
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9 th - SATURDAY & 10 th - SUNDAY
11 th - MONDAY SAFETY MESSAGE
12 th - TUESDAY SAFETY MESSAGE Returning from the weekend, the silly season is really upon us. Don’t let distraction take your mind off the task. Stay focused. The most important gift you can give your family and friends this Christmas is your presence. SITE SAFETY FOCUS Plant and pedestrian segregation. Plant and people do not mix. Ensure you have a designated work zone for the use of your plant. Do not enter unauthorised work zones where you do not belong. 20 th - WEDNESDAY SAFETY MESSAGE In the coming days, a lot of us will make journeys to go home for Christmas. The majority of these journeys will be by car. Listen out for our driving home for Christmas safety tips at this week’s toolbox talk. SITE SAFETY FOCUS Keeping with the driving theme, have you done a safety check on plant. What plan do we have for the
13 th - WEDNESDAY SAFETY MESSAGE Risks become less apparent and less worrying with time and as we get used to doing it repeatedly. This happens without planning or even realising it. It’s time to make yourself aware of the activities and tasks we take for granted. SITE SAFETY FOCUS Mental Health and Promoting our MHFA Toolbox Talk.
14 th - THURSDAY SAFETY MESSAGE Rushing, frustration, fatigue and complacency are the main causes for workplace accidents. We cannot eliminate this around the silly season, but we can act on them by staying safe in the moment. SITE SAFETY FOCUS Today we work on staying safe in the moment by keeping focused. We cannot change what happens tomorrow, but by our actions we can make the safe decision in the moment.
15 th - FRIDAY SAFETY MESSAGE
16 th - SATURDAY & 17 th - SUNDAY
When we think about accidents, we tend to believe that we cannot really control the hazards, but more than 90% of accidents are caused by our own actions and behaviours. As individuals, we can make a difference to our own personal safety. What are you doing differently today to act safer than yesterday? SITE SAFETY FOCUS Housekeeping! It is a perfect time for a clear out. Storage areas, toolboxes, cut stations etc. Let’s get focused on housekeeping.
Towards the end we start thinking about the beginning. With the new year, there comes new year’s resolutions. What one positive change can you make for your safety, health and wellbeing?
SITE SAFETY FOCUS Loading and unloading activities. Let’s look at tasks we can sometimes forget about or are out of sight.
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18 th - MONDAY SAFETY MESSAGE
19 th - TUESDAY SAFETY MESSAGE
21 st - THURSDAY SAFETY MESSAGE
Only 10 days to Christmas. How can we prepare for site shut down so we can avoid rushing?
Remember to acknowledge when you are distracted because of a physical or mental state; this is the first step to bring your eyes and mind back to your task.
The mind is starting to switch off from site tasks as our thoughts become occupied with Christmas and the busy days running up to it. Ask yourself are you on time or find you are rushing into this week. Use the step back to assess what you need to do. Remember, rushing can distract your attention and increases the risk of an accident. SITE SAFETY FOCUS We should be looking to finish up on tasks and making the site safe. Now is not the time to start new tasks or engage in high-risk activity.
SITE SAFETY FOCUS Have you communicated your shut down plan in preparation for next week?
SITE SAFETY FOCUS Fitness for work – Are you fit for work both physically and mentally? Take five minutes and check
in with your own personal fitness for work.
securing of plant on site over the holiday period?
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