Environmental coordinator wanted! These are the must-haves for a sustainable future In the context of sustainable operations and the increasing emphasis on environmental awareness, the role of an environmental coordinator is becoming increasingly important. Companies must not only comply with legal environmental requirements, but also contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Appointing an…
Change in legislation around ergonomics What you need to know Legal framework for musculoskeletal disease (MSD) prevention. 12 January 2024: Supreme PBW Council issues opinion to amend Codex book VIII. 15 May 2024: Royal Decree (RD) is published in Belgian Official Journal. 25 May 2024: Regulations enter into force. Table of contents Specifically, what will…
Preparation of a task risk analysis (TRA). A detailed risk assessment of a specific task. A task risk analysis (TRA) starts by identifying risks. Table of contents What factors determine the additional risks of an assignment? Nature of work: Working with hazardous materials, excavation work, high-pressure liquid cleaning, new machinery,… The workplace: Confined space, difficult…
Company first aid providers An accident can happen anywhere. Essential for your first aid policy Table of contents An accident is closer than you think. Accidents, incidents and medical conditions are sometimes unavoidable and can often take a dramatic turn. Despite strong prevention policies, it is impossible to completely rule out incidents, as medical emergencies…
Welcoming new employees All tips for a perfect welcome. Table of contents The how, what and why of a prevention reception What does the legislation say? Welcoming new employees is a crucial part of welfare policy in any company.Full regulations on welcoming new employees can be found in the Codex on Welfare at Work, Book…
Temporary replacement and appointment of an internal prevention advisor Tips for a proper transfer. Table of contents Choosing a temporary replacement Why? There are various reasons for temporarily replacing a prevention adviser.Common reasons include illness, maternity leave or personal absence of the in-house prevention adviser.It may also happen that the prevention adviser holds other positions…
What level of education should a prevention advisor have? And is an internal prevention advisor mandatory in my company? Table of contents When is a internal prevention advisor mandatory? Every employer has a legal obligation to actively participate in preventative measures for well-being at work. From the moment an employer hires its first employee, preventive…
Prevention Hierarchy Combine and optimise. Table of contents What is prevention hierarchy? Prevention hierarchy organizes various measures one can take to control a hazard. These measures are ranked according to their effectiveness in reducing or even eliminating the hazard.This hierarchy forms a crucial aspect of the reasoning applied in prevention: completely eliminating the hazard is…
How do I create a perfect annual action plan? Plan, execute, follow up and improve. Table of contents Where does the annual action plan fit into my policies? The annual action plan is an integral part of your organisation’s overarching prevention policy. As a concrete consequence of the dynamic risk management system, the annual action…
Occupational health and safety The Welfare Act in a nutshell. Table of contents What is the Welfare Act? The Welfare Act is a comprehensive basic law in force throughout Belgium that focuses on the welfare of workers while performing their work.Compared to previous legislation, this law is very comprehensive and covers many more areas. Instead…