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Do you work safely? Do the test!

Thursday 24 May 2018

Have you heard the new government commercial? Everyone should be able to work safely, right? The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment agrees. 

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Possible symptoms of illness due to working with hazardous substances often only manifest themselves years after you have been exposed to the substances. Research shows that no less than 80% of people with an occupational disease only started to suffer from something after they had stopped performing the work. Occupational diseases are a silent killer and must be dealt with!

Which professions

Employees in industry and healthcare often work with hazardous substances. For example in cleaning, agriculture and healthcare. But sometimes there are also health risks in professions where you don't expect it so quickly. For example, bakers inhale flour dust that can trigger an allergic reaction. Inhaling wood dust, quartz dust, diesel and welding fumes can be life-threatening.

Actief started

There is something to be done about occupational diseases. For example, a special extraction can be installed before welding that removes the welding fumes. It often starts with knowledge. Would you like to test your knowledge of working with hazardous substances? Then quickly click on the link: https://hoeveiligwerkjij.nl/

Actief Werkt! safe

We believe it is important that everyone has a safe workplace. We therefore pay a lot of attention to this. Take a look at one of our articles about working safely https://www.actiefwerkt.nl/uitzendkracht/veilig-werken

 

Source: Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment https://www.arboportaal.nl/campagnes/veilig-werken-met-gevaarlijke-stoffen/nieuws/2018/05/14/ruim-een-miljoen-nederlanders-te-maken-met-gevaarlijke-stoffen-op-het-werk