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Asbestos Safety at Work: Royal Decree Publishes Amendment to the Codex

23 February 2026
New Asbestos Safety Legislation: What's Changing?

The Belgian Official Gazette recently published a new Royal Decree amending the Code on well-being at work, specifically regarding exposure to asbestos. This adjustment aims to strengthen the protection of workers and further limit the risks of health problems due to asbestos in work environments. In this article, we discuss the main changes, the impact on employers and employees, and what this new regulation means for compliance with existing well-being standards.
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Direct participation in welfare policy

11 February 2026
Well-being at work in small businesses: practical approach without a committee
The well-being act obliges every employer – including in small businesses without a Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPBW) – to promote the well-being of their employees. Involving employees simply and directly in the well-being policy is the key to a workable and legally compliant approach.
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Is your company eligible for the return-to-work premium?

17 December 2025
Employers can claim a premium of 1,725 (amount valid on date of publication) euros when they hire an employee who has been incapacitated for work for at least one year. This is part of the measures laid down in the program law of December 26, 2022, which aims to encourage employers and employees to help long-term sick employees with their reintegration.
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New resuscitation rules must increase survival chances

25 November 2025
The Belgian Resuscitation Council emphasizes in its latest communication some important changes in the resuscitation guidelines. The updated recommendations should help both laypersons and professional caregivers to act faster and more effectively in the event of a cardiac arrest.
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Don't forget indoor air quality during autumn!

3 September 2025
Winter is approaching, and that often means we prefer to keep the windows in the workplace closed to keep the cold out. However, this can pose a problem for indoor air quality. In closed spaces without sufficient ventilation, harmful substances accumulate faster, including the CO2 we exhale. Too high a concentration of CO2 can lead to fatigue, loss of concentration, and even health complaints such as headaches and dizziness.
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