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30 March

Containment resources

Psychologists' tools Covid-19, unknown until 3 months ago, is now part of our daily life and we had to adapt to the strict hygiene and containment measures that come with it. In order to (...)

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27 March

A telephone permanence is ensured

People experiencing psychological distress and need to talk to a doctor or even a psychologist, can benefit from a phone permanence with our services: +352 22 80 90-1 — On weekdays, 9h-11h and (...)

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19 March

What to do if someone is tested Covid 19 positive?

The Ministry of Health has implemented a decision tree in order to take the right actions individually and collectively. Download the decision tree (french only). Covid-19 test: Coronavirus (...)

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18 March

Covid-19 - Preventive measures

Update There will be no more appointments from 20/03/2020. Consulations are by phone only. Please contact us if you have a scheduled appointment. By email at accueil@astf.lu. By phone at 22 (...)

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17 March

COVID-19 (coronavirus 2019 nCoV)

Latest Updates The Health Department director reminds us that it is important not to panic This is why a complete FAQ, with questions and answers on the subject, has been put online on the (...)

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1 December

Nutrition and celebrations

Enjoy the festive season without putting on weightSome nutritional advice for year-end festive season meals. Here are a few tips for light festive meals: having fun during the festivities is (...)

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1 November

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is found in food and synthesized in the human body from a cholesterol derivative or by the action of sunlight (UVB). It is involved in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus by the (...)

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1 October

Vaccination

Protection of oneself and others Vaccination consists of stimulating an immune response in the body by administering a harmless form of an infectious agent (bacteria or virus). The immune (...)

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2 September

Nutrition for sport

To achieve sporting performance, the body needs simple things: 1. WATER It is better to use still water, as bubbles can cause stomach swelling under certain circumstances, which can cause (...)

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2 July

Back pain

Back pain is one of the most important causes of incapacity for work. One in three adults suffers from back pain more often or permanently. Anatomy The human spine has two different functions. (...)

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24 June

Workplace and high heat, what is the current legislation?

You were many to request our Web site looking for information, here is why we wish to return on certain aspects of the protection of the workers (ITM-ET 32.10), regulated by the Inspection du (...)

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3 June

Sun and Heat

Our recommendations to stay protected all summer long. A tanned complexion, a healthy glow. Be careful not to skip the steps to get there! When it is burned by the sun, the skin reddens because (...)

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2 May

Tobacco and lung health

May 31: World No Tobacco Day. It cannot be said often enough: smoking is bad for your health! By smoking you expose yourself (but also those around you, so never smoke in the presence of (...)

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25 April

General Assembly and Conferences

The ASTF invited its members to the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce for its annual general meeting, a new event where the annual financial statements, the report for the past year, new (...)

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10 April

Occupational Health and Safety

April 28th: World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Being well informed, well equipped and sufficiently trained can reduce the consequences of an accident. Here is a reminder of the main safety (...)

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5 March

The Sleep

Fight insomnia for more energy throughout the day. To improve sleep, you need to understand its structure, what can cause insomnia and what its impact on your health can be. This test will allow (...)

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1 February

The Mini Breaks

The Power of short breaks during the day Our life is running in a sedentary mode, while the human body and its physiology is still that of the hunter-gatherers – the product of an evolutionary (...)

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11 January

Free from stress

WHAT IS STRESS? In the face of stress, we are tempted to see ourselves as victims, we think we are in a difficult situation against which we have little or no recourse at all. Find out how to (...)

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5 September

New legal regulations in case of incapacity to work

As of January 1st, 2019, new legal regulations will come into force with regard to the period of coverage in case of incapacity to work due to accident and illness : The law of August 10th, 2018 (...)

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5 September

Morning routine

We have decided to look at the subject this month because September is synonymous first and foremost with the return to work and the new school year, but it is also an ideal time to make a new (...)

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25 July

Conference: Controlling the Use of Hazardous Substances in the Workplace

In many sectors, employees are exposed to hazardous substances, which constitute a major occupational health and safety problem. Taking measures to eliminate or reduce exposure to hazardous (...)

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9 April

Dynamic Sitting

The hype around gym balls as office chairs continues. Employers are receiving more and more inquiries about using stability balls as alternatives to office chairs. Sometimes these seating options (...)

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6 April

Occupational Safety and Health Forum 2018

The ASTF will be present at the 2018 edition of the Occupational Health and Safety Forum organised by VISION ZERO. See you on Thursday 19 April at booth number 80 in LuxEpo The Box. All (...)

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8 February

Running in winter

Even in winter-time condition running sport is possible. Thereby you should pay attention to the following: Choose waterproof trail running shoes. Use synthetic "technical" clothes (...)

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6 October

News on the fight against tobacco

In early summer, the Minister of Health, Lydia Mutsch, tabled a new draft law which strengthens the fight against tobacco. This draft which amends the law of 11 August 2006 on the fight against (...)

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24 September

Sophrologie

Qu’est ce que la sophrologie ? La sophrologie est une méthode de relaxation basée sur la respiration le relâchement musculaire. Elle permet de dynamiser de façon positive notre potentiel et nos (...)

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24 September

Health Coaching@astf

New premises, new projects ! “Health is the most precious treasure and the easiest to lose, but it is the one which is least well-guarded”. Dr Chauvot de Beauchêne The medical team at ASTF is (...)

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17 May

Training «45+ Preventive Healthcare»

Improving or safeguarding your health capital with advancing years is vital. The more time passes, the more the old adage “prevention is better than cure” turns out to be true. ASTF, the (...)

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12 December

Eyesight tests

The ASTF is organizing eyesight tests with an optician. For more informations read our page Eyesight tests.

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7 December

Phénix

Les évênements dans le monde financier des dernières années ont été mouvementés et la situation est loin d’ être stabilisée. Cela crée une pression énorme sur les salariés du secteur financier, pression qui (...)

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28 November

Absence from work for more than six weeks

Care of persons who are absent for a period of illness lasting more than 6 weeks. In the interest of good cooperation between member companies and the ASTF, we advise the employer to request a (...)

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4 July

L’ ASTF propose des journées santé

Eviter le burn out Les exigences des temps actuels nous font souvent sacrifier une hygiène de vie saine : partir tôt le matin sans petit déjeuner, manger à midi un sandwich au coin du bureau tout en (...)

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