World Day for Safety and Health at Work and the 100th anniversary of the ILO
April 28, 2019 - World Day for Safety and Health at Work Every year, April 28th is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Also on this day, people who have lost their lives, physical abilities or ability to do work are commemorated. This year, as part of the celebration of the 100th [...]
New research says the risk associated with asbestos is smaller than previously assumed
Risks associated with asbestos - what do we know? Diseases caused by exposure to asbestos include lung cancer, mesothelioma (lung or peritoneal cancer) or asbestosis (lungs). The diseases are caused by inhaling microscopic fibers that are released from damaged asbestos. The Netherlands aims to reduce asbestos related deaths to zero by 2040. The number of [...]
Aggression and violence at work
Campaign against aggression and violence "We are often unkind to each other", says SIRE. That is why the organisation has started a new campaign to help people to be nicer to each other. Whether this is at work, in traffic, in public transport, on the sports field or on social media. The Dutch campaign is [...]
Consciously Safe 2019
Consciously Safe' - Bewust Veilig. On Wednesday March 20, 2019, the third edition of 'Consciously Safe' will take place. As every year, the safety on the work floor is the key discussion topic. Recent years have shown an increasing audience size. This trend is expected to persist also in the upcoming event, both among the employers [...]
VCA * certification REPBET – successfully completed!
Certification process for companies and consultants ended with a positive audit result. Example of REPBET. With the assistance of VCA Talen the REPBET company has passed an audit of VCA standards (VCA audits for companies). The auditors have checked the REPBET organizational units and found that no inconsistencies were in place, which got recognized [...]
Reduce the danger at the source! -hazards in the workplace.
Labor law and employer's obligations The Dutch Law on Working Conditions (VGM Act) imposes many obligations on employers. The main purpose of Arbo-wet is to protect employees while working. Its assumption is also to ensure the best possible working conditions and their continuous progress. Employers are also subject to other provisions, such as: - Working [...]
