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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.
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Reintegration and ergonomics: jointly building a sustainable return to work

11 February 2026
Long-term illness has a major impact on your organization. In addition to the human consequences, absence also brings organizational and financial challenges. A well-considered reintegration policy is therefore essential. At Premed EDPBW, we see daily how strongly reintegration and ergonomics are connected. An adapted workplace can make the difference between relapse and a sustainable return.
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Prevent long-term absence by investing in ergonomics

8 May 2025
Physical complaints such as back, neck or shoulder pain increasingly lead to long-term absence from work. By investing in ergonomics, companies can not only prevent these complaints, but also limit absenteeism and the pressure on healthcare. Premed supports organizations with a structured approach to address ergonomic risks and avoid long-term absenteeism.
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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.
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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?!
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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.
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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.
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