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Environment, Health & Safety, and Sustainability
Working from home
– the New Norm
The working landscape changed dramatically when the COVID-19 pandemic reached Ireland in February 2020 and within 3 weeks cases were confirmed in all counties. The site reacted very quickly to reduce numbers on site to essential personnel to ensure the health of everyone. Currently over half of the site remain
still working remotely and it is expected to continue. To date we have completed over 600 working from home ergonomic assessments with all recommended items being sent directly to colleagues to ensure they are working from home comfortably.
I have been working Full time remotely since early March. As I had only joined the organisation in February, I found the task a bit daunting at first, as I was new to the process and it took a bit of time to get used to the different terminology used on this site. I am now comfortable working from home everyday and happy to complete any task I am assigned to. The EHSS team have a mixture of working from home and site-based personnel now. The team have adjusted well to the new normal ensuring the site is always supported and assisted in all environmental, health, safety and sustainability issues and programmes.
Newest Permanent Member of the EHS&S Team
We are delighted to announce that Tomás
joined the EHS&S team
on a permanent basis this year. Tomás brings over 15 years of experience and knowledge working in EHS&S to the team, having previously worked in Ireland, UK and Australia.
Particular topics of interest include industrial hygiene, chemical management, ergonomics, implementing/ fixing EHS systems & processes, as well as general environmental & safety through Integrated Ownership of Safety Standards (IOSS). Tomás is also involved in continuous improvement initiatives in EHS&S. Tomás will lead up and support the IH and Chemical management program for the site.
2020 Highlights
Another element of Biodiversity is the introduction of Bee lodges to provide shelter and breeding facilities for all species of Irish bees. This is in conjunction with a national conservation project to combat the diminishing numbers of certain species of Irish Bees. 3 Lodges will be installed on each site in 2020. Beehives currently residing in Lismore under the watchful eye of our beekeeper John O’Connor
To download the 40-page version of this booklet plus a free colouring book please visit: https://laois.ie/gardening-for-biodiversity/
200 Booklets were secured from Cork County Council and shared on-site during Environmental month
Outdoor Education walks on roof top in Building 1 during Environmental month in September
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