Expert opinion
Optimise your wellbeing policy with our useful tips, clear advice and best practices. On this page we collect our blog articles under various topics to do with occupational wellbeing and health and safety. Use the filters on the left to quickly find the topic that interests you.
189 expertises found
How do you prevent permanent trauma after a serious occupational accident?
Een ernstig arbeidsongeval kan traumatisch zijn. Lees in dit dubbelinterview hoe je daarmee omgaat als betrokken collega, preventieadviseur of werkgever.
Employment programmes for workers aged 45 or older: how to retain or attract older workers?
The employment programme for workers aged 45 or older is an important aspect of collective bargaining agreement no. 104 and outlines the rules and procedures for companies to retain or attract older workers.
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When to implement a workplace immunisation programme?
Business travellers and people working with groups at risk or exposed to specific occupational hazards should get vaccinated.
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Preventing respiratory infections in the workplace
What about current measures and recommendations around prevention of respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and influenza? Read all about it!
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5 tips for making commuting a healthy habit
How can you make sure your employees travel to and from work safely? You have more impact than you think!
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Occupational accidents: psychological causes and solutions
Despite increased safety awareness, occupational accidents still happen every day. Employee attitudes toward safety play a crucial role in this.
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Checklist: ensuring elevator safety compliance in the workplace
Protect the safety of your workers by ensuring that all elevators are fully compliant with safety standards. Use our checklist as a guide.
Occupational accidents and near misses as a source of prevention information
There are some 150,000 occupational accidents in the private sector in Belgium every year. Making the workplace a safe environment must therefore be a top priority for Belgian employers.
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What are line management’s obligations regarding well-being at work?
As an employer, you outline your well-being policy and provide the necessary resources. Nevertheless, the Welfare Act also assigns specific tasks to your line management.
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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?
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Do you need to provide changing rooms for those who come to work on their bicycle?
More and more employees are using their bicycles for their commute. Do you need to provide changing rooms for employees who cycle to work?
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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.
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What are the technical requirements for a fire extinguisher?
Fire extinguishers that comply with the standards are red in colour and carry the BENOR label. Additional requirements depend on the type of appliance and extinguisher.
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Who washes the work clothes: employees or the employer?
If employees are obliged to wear work clothes, you, as an employer, are responsible for washing them. Although exceptions are possible.
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Can you use orthotics in safety shoes?
The law imposes strict guidelines on employees wearing orthotics in safety shoes. This blog tells you what is permitted and what is not.
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