Health and safety at the workplace

Health and safety policies that relate to work involve measures taken by employers regarding working conditions that are aimed  creating a healthy and safe environment for employees. The Government sets target regulations for the degree to which the health and safety of employees at work should be protected. 

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Development minister raises abortion issue

During his two-day visit to Nicaragua, development minister Bert Koenders talked to President Daniel Ortega and his wife about new ...

26-06-2007 | BZ

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Cancer causing substances

Working with substances that cause cancer entails serious risks to health. The Working Conditions Decree contains rules about ...

Leaflet | 20-12-2011 | SZW

Q+A Working safely during pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have to be able to work safely and in a way that does not endanger your health. It is ...

Leaflet | 20-12-2011 | SZW

Vibration

Sitting on a tractor for long periods or working with machinery that vibrates can be harmful to the health of employees. Body ...

Leaflet | 20-12-2011 | SZW

Working at heights

Work costs energy, both mental and physical. For that reason, employees may not work for too long without a break. There are rules ...

Leaflet | 20-12-2011 | SZW

Substances that are harmful to fertility

Certain substances can be harmful to fertility in both men and women. These substances are found in more than 200 industries, such ...

Leaflet | 20-12-2011 | SZW

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