01/06/2017
“Ergonomists must bring added value to businesses and organisations”
Dirk Delaruelle, Head of Ergonomics at Mensura, was recently elected new chairman of the Belgian Ergonomics Society (BES). As such, he will be performing a leading role in the field of ergonomics in Belgium over the next three years. He has taken up this new position with a clear mission and vision in mind.
31/05/2017
One in two smokers misinformed about e-cigarettes
Mensura recently conducted a study in Belgium which has shown that smokers are often misinformed about vaping (using electronic cigarettes).
30/05/2017
AED: a must-have or not in your company?
30/05/2017
AED: a must-have or not in your company?
The AED or defibrillator is becoming more ubiquitous in companies. What does the device do exactly, and how safe is it?
03/05/2017
Checklist: ensuring elevator safety compliance in the workplace
Protect the safety of your workers by ensuring that all elevators are fully compliant with safety standards. Use our checklist as a guide.
26/04/2017
Infographic – Elevator or stairs? Get healthy by moving more
Do your employees use the elevator frequently? Use this infographic to encourage them to use the stairs more often and to improve their health.
25/04/2017
Occupational safety: data as a key to zero incidents in the workplace
Data analysis is the key to success at AMTB Genk in terms of workplace safety, with the division exceeding the milestone of 2,200 accident-free days.
11/04/2017
Fine dust exposure: how to protect your workers
Humidifiers, dust extraction systems or workshop vacuums: how to reduce fine dust concentration in industrial workplaces?
22/03/2017
Does the new reintegration decree outrule medical inspectors?
As an employer, you can hire the services of a medical inspector for medical monitoring purposes both prior and during the reintegration process.
22/02/2017
Communication for successful reintegration: how to do it
Successful reintegration starts with the right communication at the right time. The golden rule: keep the lines of communication open as much as possible - from the moment of reporting sick until after the employee has been followed up.
13/02/2017
Dissertation research: the impact of ergonomic training for bus drivers
Can ergonomic training help alleviate bus drivers’ lower back pain? According to research conducted by Mensura the answer is: absolutely.