Seypec ‘fuels’ staff’s responsibility for better health
21-July-2014
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Seypec staff undergoing various health checks
Walking through the Surgical Outpatients department of the Seychelles Hospital’s Yellow Roof building on Saturday one would have thought it was a normal working day.
It was full with Seychelles Petroleum Company Limited (Seypec) employees who had come for free health checks. The activity organised under the theme ‘Fuelling our employees’ responsibility for better health’ was part of activities to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the nationalisation of Seypec on July 16, 1982.
The activity was a joint venture with the Ministry of Health whereby the employees underwent different tests. The employees learned if they have their right body mass, had their blood sugar level and urine tested and underwent oral cavity cancer screening. As for the women in the company they also had breast and Pap Smear tests.
After going through all the different stations the employees were seen by a doctor and if any abnormalities were found they were given appointment to see specialists.
“We have had a great response from our staff as they also care for their health. We have around 180 employees and at least 80 confirmed they would come for this activity,” Seypec's human resources manager Sharon Pool told Seychelles Nation.
She also said that if any staff discovers any abnormalities to their health they have the wellness officer who also has a degree in psychology who will be available to give advice.
“We also have an ex-nutritionist who is always willing to give good advice on healthy eating,” she added.
Ms Pool took the opportunity to thank the Ministry of Health for their corporation and advised other companies to take up such initiative to enhance their employees’ capability.
Speaking to Seychelles Nation, George Delcy, the senior sales officer at Seypec, said: “This is a good initiative that our company has taken as we work in a high zone risk area. We have had such activity before but it was not at this high level. I would like to advise my colleagues who have not been able to take part in this activity to try and make it the next time.”
It was full with Seychelles Petroleum Company Limited (Seypec) employees who had come for free health checks. The activity organised under the theme ‘Fuelling our employees’ responsibility for better health’ was part of activities to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the nationalisation of Seypec on July 16, 1982.
The activity was a joint venture with the Ministry of Health whereby the employees underwent different tests. The employees learned if they have their right body mass, had their blood sugar level and urine tested and underwent oral cavity cancer screening. As for the women in the company they also had breast and Pap Smear tests.
After going through all the different stations the employees were seen by a doctor and if any abnormalities were found they were given appointment to see specialists.
“We have had a great response from our staff as they also care for their health. We have around 180 employees and at least 80 confirmed they would come for this activity,” Seypec's human resources manager Sharon Pool told Seychelles Nation.
She also said that if any staff discovers any abnormalities to their health they have the wellness officer who also has a degree in psychology who will be available to give advice.
“We also have an ex-nutritionist who is always willing to give good advice on healthy eating,” she added.
Ms Pool took the opportunity to thank the Ministry of Health for their corporation and advised other companies to take up such initiative to enhance their employees’ capability.
Speaking to Seychelles Nation, George Delcy, the senior sales officer at Seypec, said: “This is a good initiative that our company has taken as we work in a high zone risk area. We have had such activity before but it was not at this high level. I would like to advise my colleagues who have not been able to take part in this activity to try and make it the next time.”
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