03/08/2021
Tick bites: how to prevent and treat them – Infographic
Recent data have shown that ticks are now occurring in Belgium in much higher numbers than in previous years. In addition, the number of ticks that carry Lyme disease has increased as well.
20/07/2021
(Fire)-safe working during the summer: start with 3 questions
Will you be carrying out work on hot summer days? The message is: handle hazardous products with care and protect employees.
22/06/2021
The BA4 or BA5 certificate: working safely on or with electrical installations
Working with electrical installations involves risks. This includes things like overheating, fire, or electric shocks when touched. Therefore, only employees with a BA4 or BA5 certificate may perform work with or on installations. You draw up this legally required certificate yourself. Here’s how to do that.
28/04/2021
When is an accident during telework considered an occupational accident?
When is an accident during telework considered an occupational accident? Much depends on when and where the incident occurs.
28/04/2021
How can you prevent work accidents when employees work from home?
The rise in teleworking has led to more serious work accidents occurring at home. As an employer, how do you help prevent these accidents?
30/03/2021
Stop, think, do: start working safely using the last-minute risk analysis
A final safety check before you start (maintenance) work. It’s a piece of cake with the LMRA safety procedure. But how do you do that?
15/03/2021
Sleep deprivation is lurking in the workplace: “Knowledge is the first step towards change”
15/03/2021
Sleep deprivation is lurking in the workplace: “Knowledge is the first step towards change”
Restorative sleep is crucial to getting through the working day in a concentrated and active way. American and European studies show that tired employees are up to 55% less productive and 20% more absent than their well-rested colleagues. Sleep-deprived workers are also more likely to have an accident at work. High time for a wake-up call!
26/01/2021
Safely using batteries in the office: 5 rules to follow
The use of lithium-ion batteries in offices has risen sharply in recent years. These rules will keep any risks of short circuits and fires to a minimum.
03/12/2020
Winter weather tips to protect your employees
While snow can be beautiful and fun to play in, frosty conditions and extreme temperatures cause treacherous roads, slipping hazards, and can have a major impact on our health.
23/07/2020
Safety at work: the key roles in a targeted safety policy
Safety at work is a shared responsibility. What does the law say about that? An overview of the essential players in a safety policy.