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Preparation for an inspection visit on psychosocial workplace risks
10 September 2024
The labor inspection's mission is to advise companies on well-being issues and to monitor the application of regulations. For this purpose, they visit your workplace (un)announced.
We are currently aware of inspection visits focusing on psychosocial risks at work.
During an announced inspection, it is often requested to keep some documents available at the time of the visit.
In cases where the visit focuses on psychosocial well-being, the following 10 documents are often requested.
We are currently aware of inspection visits focusing on psychosocial risks at work.
During an announced inspection, it is often requested to keep some documents available at the time of the visit.
In cases where the visit focuses on psychosocial well-being, the following 10 documents are often requested.
FACT-APP: INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE SUPPORT FOR THE WORKPLACE
31 July 2024
The FACT app, an abbreviation for First Aid Communication Tool, is an innovative solution that revolutionizes communication in the workplace, especially for non-Dutch speaking employees.
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.
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.
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.