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Caution, sign!!

10 June 2025
Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis is an infectious condition that you can contract after being bitten by an infected tick. Fortunately, not all ticks are infected; only 10% of ticks contain a disease-causing germ (Borrelia).
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Ergonomics in legislation (code of well-being at work)

Prevent long-term absence by investing in ergonomics

8 May 2025
Physical complaints such as back, neck or shoulder pain increasingly lead to long-term absence from work. By investing in ergonomics, companies can not only prevent these complaints, but also limit absenteeism and the pressure on healthcare. Premed supports organizations with a structured approach to address ergonomic risks and avoid long-term absenteeism.
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Reintegration & medical force majeure: what does the government agreement say about long-term sick people?

20 February 2025
The government agreement outlines the government's plans to restore the country's financial health. Getting more people into work is one of the key pillars. The aim is to reverse the annual increase in long-term incapacity for work. The government emphasizes the shared responsibility of all involved parties in this regard. A "Back-To-Work-barometer" will be created as a monitoring instrument. The goal is improvement at all levels: preventing health problems, preventing absenteeism due to health problems, and returning to work as quickly as possible in case of absenteeism. The aim is to increase the income difference between work and benefits, making working more attractive.
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New ergonomics legislation

3 June 2024
The new ergonomics legislation, effective from May 25, brings some important changes to book VIII of the code on well-being at work. The main points are summarized below.
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The dangers of the sun and sunbed, truths - untruths

3 June 2024
Approximately 1 in 3 of all cancers discovered today is a type of skin cancer (melanoma or non-melanoma). This makes skin cancer the most common cancer worldwide and in Belgium. 1 in 5 people will be confronted with skin cancer before the age of 75. A large part of skin cancers can be prevented by adequately protecting oneself against UV rays (sunlight and sunbeds).

Every two years, the Cancer Foundation monitors the evolution of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of Belgians regarding UV protection through an Ipsos survey. The results of the 2023 UV monitor reinforce the call for a national approach!
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