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.
192 expertises found
Measuring noise in your company: how does that work?
A noise measurement lets you map where noise poses a risk for the health of your employees. Health and Safety Officer Davy Vanspauwen explains the methods used.
:no_upscale())
Maternity protection: principles your company must respect
From the moment an employee is pregnant, you are legally obliged to offer maternity protection. Which rules should you respect?
Coping: 5 ways to deal with mental health issues
The way a person deals with psychosocial problems is called coping. There are various coping mechanisms, but not all are effective in the longer term.
:no_upscale())
Recognising the 4 key signs of burnout
Burn-out has four main symptoms. These form the basis for the diagnosis of a burn-out. In addition, there are three secondary symptoms.
:no_upscale())
Is an AED mandatory?
In case of a cardiac arrest, quick and decisive action with an AED can literally save lives. But how long does such a device last?
:no_upscale())
Employers at SMEs feel mentally and physically healthier than their employees
Employers at SMEs feel mentally and physically healthier than their employees. Employees place great importance on initiatives to live and work more healthily.
:no_upscale())
Dorien Simons
What do the new reintegration rules mean for employees?
The new rules introduced by Royal Decree Reintegration 3.0 are designed to ensure that all parties involved – employers, employees, doctors, and health insurance funds – fulfil their responsibilities. If they do not, sanctions may be imposed. What does this mean for employees with a long-term illness or who are unfit for work?
:no_upscale())
'Less people with long-term illness? No stigmas, but cooperation and consultation'
Absenteeism expert Bart Teuwen believes that the polarisation in the debate on long-term illness mistakes the seriousness and complexity of the issues.
:no_upscale())
Bart Teuwen
:no_upscale())
Gaming as a learning technique
At the internal Instructors’ Day in 2025, we engaged in gaming during a serious gaming workshop, which is used for our own courses.
:no_upscale())
Annual IDPPW report: gathering the information and documentation required
It's all in the preparation. Check the overview below to ensure you have all the documents you need to prepare your annual report from the Internal Department for Prevention and Protection in the Workplace.
:no_upscale())
Daylight saving time: impact in the workplace
The daylight saving time switch can have a big impact. We’ll give you some tips for dealing with this in and outside the workplace.
:no_upscale())
Back pain at work: here are 6 little-known facts
More than 8 out of 10 Belgians suffer back pain, although many people are unaware of the possible causes and remedies.
:no_upscale())
Safe practices when dealing with asbestos in the workplace
Many buildings still contain asbestos-based materials. Renovation and demolition work in buildings pose the greatest risk for asbestos exposure. In this blog we cover some safe practices.
:no_upscale())
Mental health problems in the workplace: recognising anxiety disorder and burnout
The mental well-being of your workers impacts their personal lives and their performance at work. People end up on extended sick leave when things are getting too much, with considerable consequences. How to recognise signs of anxiety disorder and burnout among your staff? And how can you help?
Who may you designate as an internal confidential adviser?
Your confidential adviser listens, advises, and mediates in psychosocial problems. But not every employee can fulfil this role. We’ve listed the criteria here.
