Occupational Safety and Health Day

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April

2026

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April 28 is Workplace Safety and Health Day. On this day, we reflect on the importance of working safely and healthily. After all, everyone wants to go home at the end of the workday feeling well and without any health issues.

Dagelijks krijg je op de werkvloer te maken met allerlei risico’s. Gevaarlijke machines, stoffen en niet altijd zijn de juiste beschermingsmiddelen beschikbaar.

Hoe voorkom je dat jij straks bij een ongeluk betrokken bent?

Door bewust te werken, kun je veel problemen voorkomen. Let op je omgeving, gebruik de juiste middelen en lees je goed in over wat de veiligheidsrisico’s zijn bij jou op de werkvloer.

Daarnaast helpt duidelijke communicatie. Met collega’s, maar ook door te durven zeggen tegen je leidinggevende als er iets niet klopt.

Wil je echt dé expert bij jou op de werkvloer zijn dan kun je bijvoorbeeld ook een veiligheidscursus volgen. Benieuwd welke cursus bij jouw beroep past? Zoek dan naar een veiligheidscursus op Springest.nl.

Dé podcast over veilig werken

Wil je meer weten over veilig werken en herkenbare situaties op de werkvloer? Luister dan naar de Safety First-podcast. Waar we in elke aflevering een uitzendkracht interviewen over hun ervaring met gevaarlijke situaties en hoe ze daarmee omgingen.

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Good news! The Safety First podcast is now also available in English and Polish. Safety First is all about real stories from temporary workers. What is going well in the workplace and what could be improved?

Listen now: Safety First, your podcast about working safely

Working safely is vitally important. That is why Doorzaam is launching a new podcast especially for temporary workers: Safety First. A series of short episodes full of recognizable situations, clear tips, and examples that relate to your daily work. The podcast is easy to listen to during your break, on your way to work, or at home on the couch. You don't need your hands to listen, so it's ideal if you want to learn something new on the go.

Working safely in the cold: how to stay warm

Do you work outside or in a cold environment? Then in winter you will have to deal with cold, wind, rain, or even frost and snow. Think of work in sectors such as construction, logistics, horticulture, industry, or transport. Working in the cold requires extra attention, because cold can affect your health, safety, and concentration. In this article, you can read about what to look out for when working in cold conditions, what the risks are, and what you can do to stay safe, healthy, and warm at work.

Safer at work: what you as a temporary worker can learn from the latest figures

In 2024, temporary workers were more often involved in workplace accidents than permanent employees. These accidents often resulted in injuries and sometimes had lasting consequences. This is evident from the latest Workplace Accident Monitor 2024 published by the Dutch Labor Inspectorate. That is why it is important that you know how to work safely and that you are well prepared for risks in the workplace. In this article, we explain what these figures mean and what steps you can take to reduce the risks.

How heavy can you lift? Calculate the maximum lifting weight at your workplace

Preventing symptoms from excessive lifting is important. But how do you know if you are lifting too heavy? Because in practice, this is still very common.

Working safely: Know your rights and duties

Whether you work in construction, a warehouse, healthcare or cleaning, working safely is always important. As a temporary worker, you have as much right to a safe workplace as permanent employees. But do you know what your rights and obligations are? And what you can do if you don't think something is safe? In this article we explain in a clear way what you need to know about health and safety rules, safety and how Doorzaam helps you to work safely. We also explain in an animation about your safety and what you can expect as a temporary worker.

Stay safe online: tips for temporary workers

We use the Internet every day. For work, to look up information or to keep in touch with others. As a temporary worker, you also arrange many things online. Think about reporting your hours or contacting your employment agency. This is convenient but also carries risks.

Working safely in the heat: this is how you stay cool!

During this period, it can get very hot to work. Both when you are working outside and inside in a warm room. It is important to take extra care of yourself when it is hot. In this article you will read tips on how to work safely in the heat.

How to recognize the signs of low literacy in colleagues

Low literacy is more common than you think. Some 3 million people in the Netherlands have difficulty reading and writing. This affects their social life and work. Yet many people try to hide this. But how can you still help these people?

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Hoe voorkom je dat jij straks bij een ongeluk betrokken bent?

Dé podcast over veilig werken

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Stories of temporary workers living their dreams

Listen to the latest episode of the Safety First podcast now!

Podcast Safety First now also available in English and Polish

Listen now: Safety First, your podcast about working safely

Working safely in the cold: how to stay warm

Safer at work: what you as a temporary worker can learn from the latest figures

How heavy can you lift? Calculate the maximum lifting weight at your workplace

Working safely: Know your rights and duties

Stay safe online: tips for temporary workers

Working safely in the heat: this is how you stay cool!

How to recognize the signs of low literacy in colleagues

Ready to work on yourself, your future or your job prospects?

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