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As part of its cost-saving measures, the Flemish Government has decided to discontinue the SME wallet as of 1 January 2027.

Do you want to know how to keep your head as cool as possible in warm temperatures? Then apply the following tips as much as possible.

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.

A cancer diagnosis has an enormous impact on an employee's life. In addition to medical treatment, it also brings uncertainty, fatigue, emotional burden, and often financial concerns. Work can be both a challenge and a lifeline during that period.

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.

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.

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.

As every year, every employer must by April 1st at the latest have completed the annual report of the IDPB and keep it available for the Regional Directorate for Supervision of Well-being at Work. Premed helps you with completing this report.

Recent news reports about the presence of asbestos in play sand understandably raise questions and concerns. As EDPBW and prevention service Premed, we are following these developments and would like to inform you about the possible risks, the applicable guidelines, and the recommended preventive measures to ensure the safety of children and employees.

Tournée Minérale is back, for the tenth time even. The De Druglijn campaign calls on everyone to, in February 2026, for the first time or again, not drink alcohol for a month. Many celebrities are participating in this celebratory edition. Moreover, this year also marks the kick-off of a new, large-scale study into the campaign's impact.