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04/12/2023

FK Lowry's Conor Donnelly Wins Quarterly HSEQ Award

FK Lowry's Site Supervisor, Conor Donnelly, has scooped the Companies Quarterly HSEQ Award.

During August, Conor was operating one of FK Lowry's Soilmec SR75 Piling Rigs and on returning from a break, Conor noticed an unfamiliar noise coming from the Machine.

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Conor conducted a check of the Mast and Main Hoist Rope using the binoculars held in each Piling Rig. He noticed a significant fault with the Rope which could have caused the rope to break causing a significant risk of injury and high repair costs to the business.

FK Lowry said Conor's diligence and commitment to safety is commendable and worthy of a reward.

The Quarterly HSEQ Awards promote FK Lowry's positive health and safety culture, and the company's 'Stay Safe' campaign.

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