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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.
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).
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.
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.
Protection against endocrine disruptors
7 December 2023
In a continuous commitment to the health and well-being of employees, the government recently introduced groundbreaking legislation aimed at protecting employees from agents with hormone-disrupting properties.
Conditions for purchasing and maintaining workwear by employees themselves
2 August 2023
Since the beginning of this month, the legislation contains clear conditions regarding the purchase and maintenance of workwear done by the employees themselves against payment of a premium.
24/08/2023 Deadline for training on diisocyanates
20 June 2023
Diisocyanates are chemical products with many applications. Traditionally, a distinction is made between "aromatic diisocyanates" (such as MDI and TDI) and "aliphatic diisocyanates" (such as HDI, HMDI and IPDI).
Together with a polyol or polyether, diisocyanates react to form a polyurethane, which can be used in insulation foam, sealants, coatings, adhesives, etc.
Together with a polyol or polyether, diisocyanates react to form a polyurethane, which can be used in insulation foam, sealants, coatings, adhesives, etc.
FEDRIS - project on the early detection of sinonasal cancers in ex-woodworkers is continued
23 March 2023
Fedris has extended its health surveillance project. The goal of this project is the early detection of sinonasal cancers in former woodworkers. An early diagnosis is important: the chance of recovery is much higher then.