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Direct participation in welfare policy
11 February 2026
Well-being at work in small businesses: practical approach without a committee
The well-being act obliges every employer – including in small businesses without a Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPBW) – to promote the well-being of their employees. Involving employees simply and directly in the well-being policy is the key to a workable and legally compliant approach.
The well-being act obliges every employer – including in small businesses without a Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPBW) – to promote the well-being of their employees. Involving employees simply and directly in the well-being policy is the key to a workable and legally compliant approach.
Screen work and lighting in winter: attention to comfort and productivity
11 February 2026
During the winter months, employees spend more time under artificial light. The days are shorter, natural daylight is more limited, and workplaces often become entirely dependent on indoor lighting. For employees who perform intensive screen work, this can have a significant impact on comfort, concentration, and well-being.
Hybrid working with impact: discover the FOD WASO reflection tool
9 September 2025
Five years ago, the coronavirus crisis forced companies worldwide to quickly switch to teleworking and hybrid work. This change brought many benefits, such as more flexibility and a better work-life balance. However, despite these advantages, many companies still face the challenges of hybrid work. The topic remains relevant and often causes friction between employers and employees, or among colleagues.
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...).
The annual action plan
6 November 2024
Het jaaractieplan over veiligheid op het werk is een noodzakelijk document voor elke kmo om een veilige en gezonde werkomgeving te garanderen. Dit plan beschrijft de acties die de organisatie jaarlijks onderneemt om risico's te beperken en een veilig werkklimaat te bevorderen. Voor een kmo is een duidelijke en praktische aanpak van groot belang, zodat het plan effectief kan worden geïmplementeerd zonder overmatige belasting van de middelen.
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.
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.