In episode 2 of the CIF Construction Safety Campaign 2026 podcast, Sean Downey, Director of Safety, Education & Training at CIF, and Brian Kelly, Site Electrical Lead at SK pharmteco, discuss the risks of working on hazardous energy and the practical mitigation measures used on-site to protect workers at SK pharmteco’s Irish headquarters in Swords.
The conversation highlights the importance of planning, control measures, and site-level safety leadership in reducing risk and supporting a strong safety culture across complex operations.
Key takeaways
- Hazardous energy presents serious risks during construction and site operations.
- Effective mitigation measures are essential to protect workers and maintain safe working environments.
- The Swords site demonstrates SK pharmteco’s focus on safety, training, and operational discipline.
Watch the episode to hear the discussion on hazardous energy risks and the mitigation strategies being applied at SK pharmteco’s Irish HQ.
Speaker: Brian Kelly, Site Electrical Lead at SK Pharmteco