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The KMO-portefeuille is being discontinuedThe Flemish Government has decided to discontinue the KMO-portefeuille.Read the article
Safety legislation in 2026: what changes for your organisation?Belgian safety legislation is undergoing major changes in 2026 that every employer and prevention advisor needs to have on their radar. Discover what is changing, which new obligations await you and how to get your organisation in order in time.
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What is an asbestos inspection?An asbestos inspection is a certificate describing all asbestos-containing materials present in a home or construction, drawn up in the asbestos inventory. The asbestos inspection is issued or can
How to draw up an asbestos inventory?An asbestos inventory is drawn up by a certified asbestos expert according to OVAM's inspection protocol. The asbestos expert's inspection is done via a site visit where a
When to have an asbestos certificate drawn up?Since 2022, when selling a home built before 2001, a valid asbestos certificate must be drawn up by an asbestos expert. The asbestos certificate contains an inventory of the present- How to obtain the asbestos expert certificate?The first step to obtaining the asbestos expert certificate begins with following the preparatory asbestos inventory training. The asbestos inventory course is for anyone who wants to get started as
New AREI published!As of 1 June 2020, all electrical installations must comply with the new General Regulations on Electrical Installations (AREI)
The KMO-portefeuille is being discontinuedThe Flemish Government has decided to discontinue the KMO-portefeuille.Safety legislation in 2026: what changes for your organisation?Belgian safety legislation is undergoing major changes in 2026 that every employer and prevention advisor needs to have on their radar. Discover what is changing, which new obligations await you and how to get your organisation in order in time.Praxis joins Normec GroupAmsterdam, Izegem 23 December 2024What is an asbestos inspection?An asbestos inspection is a certificate describing all asbestos-containing materials present in a home or construction, drawn up in the asbestos inventory. The asbestos inspection is issued or canHow to draw up an asbestos inventory?An asbestos inventory is drawn up by a certified asbestos expert according to OVAM's inspection protocol. The asbestos expert's inspection is done via a site visit where aWhen to have an asbestos certificate drawn up?Since 2022, when selling a home built before 2001, a valid asbestos certificate must be drawn up by an asbestos expert. The asbestos certificate contains an inventory of the presentNew AREI published!As of 1 June 2020, all electrical installations must comply with the new General Regulations on Electrical Installations (AREI)
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A new AREI is coming!The General Regulations on Electrical Installations (AREI) is getting an update
VCA basic for Arabic-speaking candidatesVCA-BASIC exam in Arabic
5 tips for placing safety pictograms in the workplaceThrough safety signage in the form of pictograms, you can quickly and easily draw attention to dangerous objects and situations in the workplace. In case of accidents and emergencies, they also contribute
Transporting or lifting people with a forklift: what is allowed?A forklift is of course intended to transport loads. Yet it is sometimes tempting to let a passenger ride along on the forklift, to lift a person…
Tips for making your risk analysis: part 2In a risk analysis, the dangers and risk factors of specific work situations within a company or site are systematically analysed.
Tips for making your risk analysis: part 1In a risk analysis, the dangers and risk factors of specific work situations within a company or site are systematically analysed.
Caterpillar organises a world championship for machine operatorsIn March 2020, Caterpillar organises the final of the Global Operator Challenge 2019/2020 in Las Vegas, in other words the world championship for machine operators. You can register for the qualifying rounds with your local Cat dealer.
How long does a safety harness last?Employee wearing a safety harness
Overview of working-at-height trainingOverview of working-at-height training
How to get recognition for asbestos removalHow do you apply for your recognition as an asbestos remover?
How to recognise asbestos?How do you recognise asbestos and what types of asbestos exist?
How to remove asbestos?Which techniques do you use to remove asbestos?
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When is a digger certificate mandatory?Is a digger certificate mandatory?
Overview of logistics trainingOverview of logistics training
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Seriously injured after fall from tower craneseriously injured in an accident in Diksmuide.
Cleaning with bacteriaBioOrg presents a new technique that will make cleaning with chemical products a thing of the past.
Sitting or standing? What is healthiest?We have been told more than once that sitting is unhealthy.
Cleaners: twice as much risk of fatal lung diseaseWhy do cleaners die more often from lung diseases than office workers?
Collective memory: 50 years of the Innovation fireIn May 1967, a fire breaks out at the Innovation in Brussels. More than 250 people die.Law follows disaster throughout historyIn May 1967, a fire on the Nieuwstraat killed more than 250 people.
Who can issue a BA4 BA5 certificate?Is there a difference between 'following training' and 'declaring an employee competent'?
What is the difference between a BA4 and BA5 certificate?In legislation and prevention, they like to juggle abbreviations.
What is dual learning?'Dual learning' is 'hot' and will solve all problems in education.
Belgian wages for Eastern European driversThe annual shortage of 700 drivers creates an influx from Eastern Europe.
BA4 - BA5 certificate abroad?A BA4 or BA5 certificate indicates the competence level for working in and around electrical installations.
Deme Group best employerDredging company Deme Group voted the most attractive company to work for.
Why invest in safety training?Three reasons to invest in safety training
Roundup only in bulkThe weedkiller Roundup will soon no longer be allowed to be sold to private individuals.
Tunnel vision with a checklistTicking off risks on checklists, a daily routine for many prevention advisors.
Step 1 to more safety at workDefine, report, analyse, communicate and instruct!
What's new ISO 45001 - part 1The new standard on safety, environment and quality is on its way!
Fool of the week: demolition workFool of the week: demolition work
Worker crushed between aerial platform and bridgeAt the Zolder circuit, a worker has died.
Fully electric mini excavators from TakeuchiAfter the previously announced hybrid versions, there are now also fully electric mini excavators from Takeuchi.
Takeuchi launches hybrid mini excavatorThe Takeuchi TB210R mini excavator is now also available as a hybrid.
New electric forklifts from UnicarriersUniCarriers Americas is launching a new series of electric forklifts.
Residents of Sint-Niklaas victims of asbestosThe city of Sint-Niklaas has a remarkably high number of asbestos deaths.
5 movement tips for forklift driversSome forklift drivers sit in their forklift for 7 hours a day. Others get in and out 30 times.
How do you keep forklifts and pedestrians apart?When fast and slow traffic use the same space, dangerous situations can arise.
Eternit convicted in asbestos caseAccording to the Brussels Court of Appeal, Eternit was indeed aware of the dangers of asbestos.
On a French building site, only French is spokenFrance is gripped by the 'clause Molière'. That clause stipulates that workers on a public building site may only speak French.
Man falls through roof while installing ventilation systemA man from Waregem has died after falling through the roof.
Teacher trips while carrying hazardous substancesAt the Koninklijk Atheneum Zottegem, a falling bottle of phosphorus causes a fire.
Michel Van den Brande has an eye for safetyA façade cleaner doing his work on a wobbly plank, metres above the ground.
Winter training courses in the construction sectorThe winter training season for the construction sector starts on 1 December.
Seriously injured, trapped in a forklift's bale clampIn the yard of a farm in Tilburg, a truck driver was critically injured. While unloading grass bales with the forklift, he became trapped.
Crane operator injured after collision with trainIn Melsele, East Flanders, a worker was injured this morning when a passenger train hit an Infrabel construction crane, derailing one train.
One in three employees receives no trainingIn a recent Acerta survey, 1 in 3 of the employees surveyed state that they followed no general or technical training in the past year.
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