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Working safely in high temperatures: what should you pay attention to when lifting and hoisting?
As temperatures rise, the physical strain on the workplace increases. For employees who are involved in lifting and hoisting activities on a daily basis, hot days pose additional risks.
Renovation of the Kreekraksluizen locks: A proud project by Mennens
In recent months, a lot of hard work has gone into an important project: the renovation of the Kreekraksluizen locks in Rilland. This project includes replacing the haul cables, bypass cables, and bypass buffers.
What does the law say about enclosed spaces?
Safety is paramount when working in confined spaces. This requires specific precautions, for example to prevent suffocation. And to ensure that you can quickly leave the space in an emergency.
A look behind the scenes: inspecting fall arrest blocks
Working safely at height—that sounds logical, but how can you be sure that your harness or fall arrest block is truly reliable? That's what the inspectors at Mennens are there for. In a workshop full of fall arrest blocks, fall lines, and tools, they battle wear and tear, rust, and brakes that may no longer be working properly on a daily basis. Today, we take a look behind the scenes at the inspection of fall arrest blocks, and believe us: there's more to it than you think.
DVK On Tour: safety experts experience safe working at height in practice
In 2025, the Safety Expert platform will be going on tour! In collaboration with partners and experts, they will be organising meetings throughout the year on various topics related to working safely.
