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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.
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.
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).
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...).
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.
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.
Vehicles in car parks: tips to keep it fire safe
5 June 2024
Fire safety in car parks is an essential topic for businesses, especially with the increasing popularity of electric vehicles. Here are some useful tips for dealing with vehicles in car parks.