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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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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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10 Tips to prevent battery fires

20 March 2025
Various incidents in the media show that batteries are not as innocent as they seem. It's not just the rechargeable batteries of electric bikes or cars, but also those of small devices such as power banks, hoverboards, smartphones, laptops, etc., that can catch fire or explode during or after charging. These devices usually use a type of lithium-ion battery. Although generally safe, these can spontaneously catch fire due to poor quality or various external factors (shocks, temperature...).
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Easier working in cold and wet weather

15 January 2025
Working outdoors in temperatures that barely rise above freezing, even during the day, is a real challenge. With these concrete tips, you are well on your way to guaranteeing the safety and health of your employees.
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The annual action plan

6 November 2024
Het jaaractieplan over veiligheid op het werk is een noodzakelijk document voor elke kmo om een veilige en gezonde werkomgeving te garanderen. Dit plan beschrijft de acties die de organisatie jaarlijks onderneemt om risico's te beperken en een veilig werkklimaat te bevorderen. Voor een kmo is een duidelijke en praktische aanpak van groot belang, zodat het plan effectief kan worden geïmplementeerd zonder overmatige belasting van de middelen.
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What does a safety instruction card entail?

3 October 2024
De codex over het welzijn op het werk stelt dat bij de aankoop van arbeidsmiddelen (art. IV.2-5), collectieve beschermingsmiddelen en persoonlijke beschermingsmiddelen de werkgever de vereiste maatregelen moet nemen om ervoor te zorgen dat werknemers over voldoende informatie en gebruiksaanwijzingen beschikken.
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