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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.
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.
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.
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.
New rules for air purification systems
7 May 2024
As of May 18, 2024, air purification systems must be recognized as effective and harmless by the FPS Public Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment. This is intended to limit the risk of viral infections that we inhale through the air.
Do you use CO2 meters?
27 February 2024
On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the Belgian government published rules for the sale of portable CO2 meters, which measure indoor air quality.
Adjustment of the regulations on chemical agents
11 December 2023
On December 4, 2023, an amendment was published in the Belgian Official Gazette concerning the safety of workers dealing with chemical substances. This Royal Decree introduces changes to the code on well-being at work.