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
5 rules of thumb for a successful collaboration with working students
You can hire students to fill in jobs during the summer months. Follow those five rules of thumb to make sure their holiday job will be an enriching and safe experience.
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Bullying at work: 3 hypothetical situations in detail
Say no to bullying! Learn to prevent bullying or act decisively when things go wrong. Ellen Waldack, prevention advisor for psychosocial well-being, explains.
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Véronique Willems
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Can first aid kits contain medication?
Every organisation should stock a first aid kit to help those in emergency situations. But can first aid kits contain medicinal products?
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Absenteeism explained: how can you help managers to talk to your employees about absenteeism?
How do you encourage managers to talk to your employees about absenteeism? Absenteeism expert Dana Paris gives you the answer in ‘Absenteeism explained’.
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Dana Paris
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One year of the ergonomics decree. Is your organisation in compliance?
The decree on ergonomics entered into effect one year ago. What impact is it having on the workplace and why is it so important for employers to invest in ergonomics?
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Gerrit Pollentier
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How do you report sexual harassment at work?
What do you need to do if you notice unacceptable behaviour at work? As an external prevention service, we have an informal and a formal procedure.
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Heidi Henkens
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The impact of work-life balance and motivation on stress perception
More than half of all workers experience stress at work. Three quarters say they can cope with this well to very well, according to Mensura's survey of more than 72,000 working Belgians. However, this means that 1 in 4 does not. Julie Daenen, mental well-being expert at Mensura, sees opportunities to help strengthen employee resilience as an organisation.
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Mental well-being in the workplace: our vision & approach
Mental well-being is getting ever-more attention in the workplace, but the need for support is growing. How do you deal with that? Discover our vision & approach.
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Koen Van Hulst
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“Happiness at work? It means something different for everyone”
Happiness at work has been increasing in importance in recent years. But what does that mean? And how do you find ‘happiness’ at work?
Marianne Van Hees
Fire safety in underground car parks: how to stay one step ahead
Electric vehicles have become commonplace on the streets. More and more businesses and residents are charging cars and bikes in (underground) car parks. But how safe is it? And what measures are needed to reduce the risk of fire?
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Robin Vanderstappen
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Risk analysis: 6 frequently asked questions
Een risicoanalyse opstellen is verplicht, maar niet evident. We beantwoorden 6 veelgestelde vragen en zetten je op weg met praktische tips.
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Safe use of diisocyanates in 5 questions
Working with diisocyanates is not without risk. The safe use of diisocyanates in the workplace in 5 questions.
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Must an occupational physician carry out a company inspection?
Does your company comply with all the welfare law obligations? The company inspection looks for an answer to that question. Who carries this out and how often?
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Better ergonomics in healthcare: three incentives for an ergonomically efficient workplace
The risk of ergonomic complaints in the healthcare sector is high. These three incentives help you build a healthy ergonomic healthcare environment.
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Reducing the risks of exposure to hazardous substances
Do your employees come into contact with potentially hazardous substances? Reduce health risks with occupational exposure measurements while working.
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