The Department is working to promote awareness among all students on health and safety issues. At Primary level, the full complement of ten peripatetic Health and Safety teachers are now in post. The appointment of Health and Safety teachers at Secondary level has almost attained the required number. In fact there are now 52 Health and Safety teachers, All this has facilitated the organization of a structured Health and Safety programme in State Schools.

In the primary sector, apart from class contact with pupils of Years 4, 5 and 6, emphasis was put on the upgrading of fire-fighting equipment and signage. Evacuation drills were planned and carried out in all schools in Malta and Gozo. Now we are working on an educational programme on 'safety at home' which is to be delivered in all primary schools during the coming months.

In the Secondary and Post Secondary sector activities included safety audits, upgrading of fire-fighting facilities and fire alarm systems. Safety weeks, talks by the Malta Red Cross Society and seminars were also organized. Evacuation drills were planned and carried out.

The ongoing education of Health and Safety teachers were also seen to, through regular Staff Development courses and on site visits.

The future should see our young people more prepared than we ever were to face the world and their workplace with an attitude towards safety and health.  Hopefully, it will be a better world.