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Ergonomics: An essential, yet underestimated component in employee health
20 February 2024
As a society, we must recognize that ergonomics is not an afterthought, but an integral part of ensuring the health and well-being of employees.
Eight tips to prevent prolonged sitting at the workplace
26 October 2023
Do your employees also mainly perform screen work where they sit still for long periods during the day?
This behavior, also known as sedentary behavior, is ubiquitous in modern society.
This lifestyle is increasingly recognized as a serious threat to health.
And this both in the workplace and outside of it.
This behavior, also known as sedentary behavior, is ubiquitous in modern society.
This lifestyle is increasingly recognized as a serious threat to health.
And this both in the workplace and outside of it.
Stand up straight at 10:10 AM on October 10th!
9 October 2023
Tomorrow, October 10th, everyone stands up for ten minutes at 10 AM, that is the call launched by ergonomics association VerV and the Flemish Institute for Healthy Living. Standing more during work, will your employees participate?!
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.
In 4 steps to a correctly configured VDU workstation
26 July 2023
You don't just get a perfectly adjusted monitor workstation, as there are still some settings you should take into account. At Premed, we have neatly listed these guidelines, ranging from the adjustment of your office chair and table to the position of the screen, keyboard, and other accessories.
Tips for a safer workplace in hospitality
20 June 2023
Safety at the workplace must always and everywhere have the highest priority, also in the hospitality sector. Curious how you can guarantee safety? Then check these safety guidelines!
Time for a repeat of the risk analysis around display screen work?
4 April 2023
From January 1, 2016, the periodic occupational medical examination for VDU workers is no longer a necessity. Since then, legislation requires a VDU work risk analysis to be carried out at least every 5 years.
Exposure to quartz dust? Monitor health with annual check-up
21 March 2023
Masons, roofers, floor layers or road workers: numerous workers are exposed to quartz dust or construction dust daily. And that is not without risk, because inhaling construction dust can cause various health problems. Premed attaches great importance to prevention at work and shares tips to limit exposure.