Prevom joins Securex Investing together in an enhanced prevention offering Prevom becomes part of Securex and thereby strengthens its prevention expertise. The current labour market requires a proactive approach to well-being at work. We are therefore proud to announce that Prevom is now part of the Securex Group, one of the leading Belgian players in…
A day in the life of a prevention advisor Building safety As a prevention advisor, I operate at the intersection of concrete and compliance, between people and policy. Site safety is no coincidence. It’s the result of deliberate choices, daily checks, and true commitment. As a prevention advisor, I operate at the intersection of concrete…
Que you are telling moi? Why a language policy in the workplace is not a luxury, but a necessity. We’ve all experienced it. An employee hears an instruction and looks at you with a puzzled face: “Que you are telling moi?”What may seem like a funny moment can unfortunately lead to mistakes, frustration, or even…
If the shoe fits, (maybe don’t) wear it You have carried out your risk assessment, and it shows that your employees must wear safety shoes. You look around, check price/quality, and done – problem solved! That was how things went 30 years ago. But times have changed, and materials and technologies have improved. Employees’ expectations…
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…
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