sedqa's strategy on prevention at the place of work focuses on raising awareness on substance abuse at the workplace through its programme called S.A.F.E. - Substance Abuse-Free Employees Programme. This programme focuses on the introduction or review of the company's Drug and Alcohol Policy and the training of managers/supervisors and employees on substance abuse prevention. The S.A.F.E. programme also provides a functional referral system to sedqa's care services for employees that might be suffering from substance misuse at the place of work.

This programme is divided into the following phases. Ideally, each workplace would go through all the phases, however, the programme is designed to enable an enterprise to host one phase or more without going through the whole programme.

Phase 1:
Awareness. This consists of an exhibition that is positioned at a central location at the workplace. It displays a preventive message and preventive material is made available for those who visit the exhibition.

Phase 2:
Training sessions with middle and senior management are also facilitated by the Agency. They usually include the following four topics: Alcohol and its Effects; Drugs and their Effects; Stress Management; Approaching the Problem Employee. For more information click here.

Phase 3:
Informative sessions with employees at the place of work. During such sessions the effects of drug and alcohol abuse are presented and discussed. Employees are also informed about the various help-services available in the country.

Phase 4:
sedqa can also assist in the Formulation of policies and procedures about the use of alcohol and other substances at the workplace. Such policies are normally negotiated with the employers and employees' representatives at the respective workplace.  

Click here to view some information on the S.A.F.E. Follow-up Programme [PDF 20Kb]

For more information contact:

 S.A.F.E. Primary Prevention Division
5, Braille Street, Sta Venera SVR 1690
Telephone: 2388 5110
Fax: 2144 1029