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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.
Tightening of asbestos rules at work
13 March 2023
The articles in the codex on well-being at work concerning asbestos have been amended. For example, a tightening of the asbestos rules regarding inventory, air measurements, and preventive measures has been introduced. This Royal Decree came into force on March 9.
Screen work and eye complaints
5 December 2016
De site gezondheid.be brengt een artikel over oogklachten bij beeldschermwerk. Ze stellen dat er door het werken met beeldschermen wel oogklachten, maar geen oogafwijkingen ontstaan.
Is it mandatory for the employer to provide safety glasses with prescription lenses?
3 May 2016
Eye protection is mandatory if indicated by the risk analysis. PPE itself must not pose an increased risk.