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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...).
What to do in case of a work accident
13 March 2024
Preventing work accidents is, of course, always the best option. But when one does occur, it is advisable to be aware of the legal obligations.
More than 20 employees? One month left to make arrangements regarding the right to disconnect
8 March 2023
Does your company have twenty or more employees? Then you must make concrete agreements regarding the right to disconnect by March 31, 2023 at the latest.
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.