Protective Equipment

Date: 
Vendredi, 22 mai 2026 - 09:00 to 16:00
56 days remaining
Où: 
Haute Ecole HE2B, Rue des Goujons 28, 1070 Anderlecht

BSOH Seminar - Journée d'étude - Studiedag

Theme
Protective equipment.
Understanding their working principles for better implementation.

The study day covers a wide range of approaches related to collective protection equipment (EPC) and personal protective equipment (PPE). The program combines engineering controls such as ventilation systems, containment solutions and data‑driven evaluations with content on respiratory protection, body protection, hearing protection and glove selection for work involving hazardous substances.

Summary of the presentations

  1. Respiratory protection
    This session presents different types of respiratory protection, comparing negative‑pressure and positive‑pressure systems. It outlines the relevant standards, limitations, challenges and the main filter types, and provides guidance on selection criteria adapted to workplace conditions.
  2. Body protection (types and performance)
    The presentation introduces the various categories of body protection, including different Types. It explains the differences between them and describes how to select the appropriate type according to the nature of the risks. Some of the applicable standards are also briefly addressed.
  3. Exposure to chemotherapy drugs (glove selection and permeation testing)
    This session discusses the potential exposure risks for individuals preparing or handling chemotherapy drugs. It explains how permeation tests are carried out, how the results can be interpreted and how they support the selection of suitable gloves for such tasks.
  4. Containment approaches for solid materials with different OEL levels
    The presentation describes the handling of solid materials with occupational exposure limits ranging from 0.1 µg/m³ to 1000 µg/m³. It highlights the combined use of ventilation, containment strategies and PPE to maintain appropriate control measures in different operational settings.
  5. Ventilation engineering in industrial workshops
    Based on practical examples from workshop environments, the session covers the assessment and follow‑up of exhaust ventilation systems used as primary engineering controls for airborne contaminants. It also clarifies the function and responsibilities of occupational hygiene roles within these processes.
  6. Data‑driven hearing protection
    This presentation explains how measurement data, user behavior and individual risk profiles can be combined to strengthen hearing protection strategies. The approach supports more precise analysis, targeted improvement actions and better alignment between exposure levels and protective measures.

Seminar Director
Mounir Djama (BSOH Board Director)

Moderators 
Fabian Lejeune (BSOH Chair)
Mounir Djama (BSOH Board Director)

Point of contact for all questions and requests: events@bsoh.be

Program

Time No Title Language Speaker Organisation
slides spoken
09:00   Welcome        
09:30 0 Introduction EN EN Mounir Djama BSOH, Board Director
09:40 1
Containment for solids with different OEL Levels
Handling of solid products with OEL’s ranging from 0.1 µg/m³ to 1000 µg/m³. A combination of ventilation, containment and personal protective equipment.
EN EN Tom Van de Voorde Ajinomoto Omnichem, Safety officer
10:25 2
Occupational exposure to chemotherapy drugs: Gloves selection and permeation testing
Exploring the risk of exposure to chemotherapy drugs among doctors, nurses, or individuals preparing the substances. Interpretation of permeation tests and their applications.
EN EN Mounir Djama, Master in Biochemistry Ansell, Sr. Manager Technical Education
11:10   Short networking break        
11:30 3
Boosting Hearing Protection Through DataDriven Decisions
In this presentation, we explore how datadriven insights can significantly strengthen hearing protection strategies. By integrating measurement data, user behavior patterns, and risk profiles, we gain a deeper understanding of actual noise exposure and the performance of existing protective measures. These insights enable smarter analyses that support targeted actions, enhance compliance, and ultimately create a safer and healthier work environment for everyone.
EN NL Kimberly De Wispelaere, MSc Liantis, Occupational Hygienist
12:15   Lunch break        
13:15 4
Protections respiratoires
Types of protection, negative pressure vs positive pressure, norms, limitations, challenges, filter types, selection.
EN FR Christophe Dupont 3M, Territory Manager
14:00 5
Pratical ventilation engineering in industrial workshops : the actual role of an occupational hygienist
Based of different casus of military industrial workshops, advices and follow-up of the exhaust ventilation systems as main engineering control of generated aerial contaminants.
Effective role and positions for a prevention advisor and/or occupational hygienist.
EN FR
(NL)		 Fabian Lejeune, MSc Belgian Defence, Internal service for prevention and protection at work
14:45   Short networking break        
15:05 6
Body protection: Types and performance
Presentation of the different categories of body protection, Type 1, 2, etc., explanations of the differences, and how to choose the type corresponding to the risks. We will also briefly explore some applicable standards
EN EN Mounir Djama, Master in Biochemistry Ansell, Sr. Manager Technical Education
15:50   Closing remarks EN EN Fabian Lejeune, MSc BSOH, Chairman
16:00   End of program        


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Location: Haute Ecole HE2B, Rue des Goujons 28, 1070 Anderlecht

Rates
freemembers of the Belgian Society for Occupational Hygiene (BSOH).
75.- EURfor non-members. BSOH membership until 31/12/2026 is included.

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