Introduction
Hazardous medicinal products (HMPs) are pharmaceutical substances that can cause harm to human health or the environment if not handled or used appropriately. For the purpose of this article, HMPs are defined as…
Introduction
Providing economically sustainable and high-quality healthcare services through the maintenance of a healthy and resilient workforce is a key priority for countries everywhere[1],[2],[3]. This is challenging as the COVID…
Introduction to the Service Voucher sector in Belgium
The Service Voucher scheme, introduced by the Law of 20 July 2001 aims to promote the development of local services and jobs, such as cleaning the home, ironing, shopping, etc. In…
Introduction
The healthcare sector is large, employing around 11% of workers in the European Union[1]. Employment in the healthcare sector (Nace Q86) increased by 20% between 2008 and 2023 compared to only 5% increase in total…
Introduction
Sharps and needlestick injuries are wounds caused by needles and other sharp medical instruments (e.g. scalpels, blades and scissors) that accidentally puncture or cut the skin. Sharps and needles may cause only small…
Introduction
Musculoskeletal disorders or MSDs are the leading cause of work-related health problems in the healthcare sector. The effects for staff, organisations and society include sickness absence, injuries and disability,…
