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Movement challenge Premed
23 May 2023
On May 1st, we at Premed started a real 'movement challenge' guided by Springbok Coaching. 32 brave employees will embark on a virtual walking trip in 62 days from Leuven to Lekki Nature Park (Nigeria), covering no less than 8,430 kilometers with some beautiful stops along the way in Barcelona, Tarifa, Algeria, and Mali!
FEDRIS - project on the early detection of sinonasal cancers in ex-woodworkers is continued
23 March 2023
Fedris has extended its health surveillance project. The goal of this project is the early detection of sinonasal cancers in former woodworkers. An early diagnosis is important: the chance of recovery is much higher then.
Exposure to quartz dust? Monitor health with annual check-up
21 March 2023
Masons, roofers, floor layers or road workers: numerous workers are exposed to quartz dust or construction dust daily. And that is not without risk, because inhaling construction dust can cause various health problems. Premed attaches great importance to prevention at work and shares tips to limit exposure.
Tightening of asbestos rules at work
13 March 2023
The articles in the codex on well-being at work concerning asbestos have been amended. For example, a tightening of the asbestos rules regarding inventory, air measurements, and preventive measures has been introduced. This Royal Decree came into force on March 9.
Workplace accidents: who to report to?
20 March 2017
Preventing work accidents is obviously better than curing them, that goes without saying. But when an accident does occur, it is important to know to whom it should be reported. Below you will find the explanation. Depending on the seriousness of the work accident, you must follow a different path.
In the appendix you will find a diagram regarding the reporting of a work accident.
In the appendix you will find a diagram regarding the reporting of a work accident.
The vicious cycle of sleep deprivation and stress
20 February 2017
Stress worsens sleep, and poor sleep, in turn, worsens stress. Michelle van Laethem concludes this in her research into the relationship between work stress and sleep.
A vicious circle, it seems. Van Laethem recently obtained her doctorate for her research at Radboud University in Nijmegen.
A vicious circle, it seems. Van Laethem recently obtained her doctorate for her research at Radboud University in Nijmegen.