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22 entities rewarded by Agenzija Sedqa for implementing the S.A.F.E. Programme
Monday, June 28, 2010

2212 employees from various companies and industries participated in Agenzija Sedqa’s Substance Abuse Free Employee (S.A.F.E.) programme between January 2009 and June 2010. The total number of sessions delivered was 240 and 31 exhibitions were set up. Representatives from these entities today received a certificate of appreciation during an Awards Ceremony held at Hilton Malta, who fully sponsored this event.

Addressing the company representatives present, Mr. Jesmond Schembri, Operations Director, Agenzija Sedqa, said that this ceremony has become a regular event for Agenzija Sedqa. It highlights the fact that Sedqa is not only engaged in the care of persons who are already experiencing problems related to addictive behaviours, but above all, seeks to prevent such problems from happening in the first place. He has also encouraged the various companies present to introduce a formal Policy about the Use of Alcohol and Drugs at their workplace. It is only through such formal policies that workers could be provided such help in a fair and consistent manner without jeopardizing the welfare of their colleagues and their company’s profitability, he concluded.

Mr. Clement Hassid – General Manager, Hilton Malta; Ms. Margaret Abela – Team Leader Prevention Services, Agenzija Sedqa; and Mr. Jesmond Schembri – Operations Director, Agenzija Sedqa, addressing representatives from various entities who participated during the SAFE programme

Entities that participated in the S.A.F.E. programme during the above-mentioned period included: Playmobil Malta Ltd., Hilton Malta, Malta Tourism Authority, Id-Dar tal-Providenza, MaltaPost plc., Armed Forces of Malta, Consumer and Competition Department, Courts of Justice, M.E.P.A., Commerce Division, Gozo General Hospital, Carlo Gavazzi Ltd., Simonds Farsons Cisk plc., Inspire, Institute of Tourism Studies, Transport Malta, WasteServ Malta Ltd., Actavis Malta Ltd., Mount Carmel Hospital – Occupational Therapy Department, Crimsonwing Malta Ltd., Premier Restaurants Malta Ltd., and Grand Hotel Excelsior.

Agenzija Sedqa would like to especially thank Hilton Malta for its support and hosting this event, and expresses its satisfaction in having such a good number of companies who participated in S.A.F.E.

Sedqa's S.A.F.E. programme focuses on raising awareness on substance abuse at the workplace. It is composed of four different phases which include exhibitions, training sessions with middle and senior management, informative sessions with employees and the formulation of a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

For more information about the S.A.F.E. programme visit www.sedqa.gov.mt or call on 2388 5110 during office hours.

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