27/09/2023
Opinion – Let’s not distort the right to disconnect
Since the 1st of April, every employee has the official ‘right to disconnect’. A meaningful initiative in combatting mental overload, although a few remarks on its practical application are warranted, according to Dr Gretel Schrijvers, CEO of the Mensura Group.
30/06/2023
From sitting to moving: 3 incentives for a healthy workday
Sitting for long periods of time is not healthy by any means. With some golden tips and smart organisation of the workplace, office workers can get enough exercise.
28/06/2023
10 common myths about the flu virus
28/06/2023
10 common myths about the flu virus
Here’s a challenge: find someone who has never had the flu. Having trouble finding that person? No surprise really.
22/06/2023
How useful is medical monitoring for employees in service voucher organisations?
Following the 2022 inspection campaign, the Labour Inspectorate is pushing for mandatory periodic medical monitoring for employees of service voucher organisations.
21/06/2023
Who needs to carry out basic safety training on a temporary or mobile construction site?
By 15 April 2024 at the latest, everyone who is not subject to an exemption will have to have effectively completed basic safety training.
21/06/2023
Working in hot weather? Here’s how to keep your cool!
Temperatures also rise in the workplace during the summer. But how hot is too hot, and what should you do to keep the work bearable?
14/06/2023
Working outside? Prevent tick bites! - Infographic
Ticks carry viruses and bacteria. Their bites can cause, for instance, Lyme disease. What measures can be taken to prevent tick bites?
05/06/2023
A glance at the new Machinery Regulation: what do you need to know?
The European Parliament has approved the Machinery Regulation. This replaces the Machinery Directive for protecting the health and safety of workers and consumers.
17/05/2023
A healthy lifestyle boosts your immune system: 5 tips
A healthy lifestyle increases your immunity to pathogens. Dorien Simons of Mensura gives five tips to get started.
04/05/2023
Diesel emissions exposure: what are the risks and appropriate measures?
Diesel engine exhaust fumes pose a health risk to employees. What makes diesel emissions dangerous and how can you protect employees?