The Ministry of Employment, Immigration and Civil Status (MEICS) conducted a series of activities in commemoration of Safety Week.

This included a basic refresher course in ‘occupational safety and health’ on Praslin, which saw the involvement of 25 organisations from both the public and private sectors.

The one-day training, which was held at the Pension Fund Complex in Grand Anse, was conducted by private consultant Russell Finesse. Health officers and human resource officers from various organisations were refreshed on the occupational health and safety legislation, hazard identification, risk assessment, accident investigation and reporting as well as safety inspections.

They were briefed on the importance of ensuring a safe and conducive working environment for their members of staff; most of which they were already aware of but which were sometimes being omitted.

The training session was described as very enriching by those who followed it and they vowed to better apply the knowledge acquired in their respective organisations as well as their everyday life.

On behalf of the director for outstation offices for the department of employment, Marionne Rose expressed the ministry’s appreciation of the turnout, adding that she hopes those who took part have enriched their knowledge and will then share with other work colleagues as we ensure a safe working environment in the workplaces.

The theme for this year’s safety week is ‘Safety and Health at the Heart of the Future of Work’and activities will be ongoing until next week.

Contributed by MEICS

Complements of Seychelles NATION