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19 July

Sun and skin cancer

Sun is good for us. Not only does it lift our mood, but it helps us synthesize vitamin D, which is so important for our bones. But sun is not only benefits. As with everything, it is the amount (...)

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1 June

Understanding Back Pain

Back pain is one of the main causes of incapacity for work. One in three adults suffers from frequent or permanent back pain. A few reasons why back pain has become so common include: High (...)

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26 May

Covid-19 and Lifting of containment measures FAQ

Law of July 17, 2020 on measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Updated on May 15, 2021 Below changes focus on restaurant and gym spaces and replace the previous measures. How many people (...)

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5 May

The Sleep

On average, people spend one third of their lives sleeping. Sleep is a fundamental element which brings our organism a mental and physical recovery. In fact, studies on sleep deprivation on (...)

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10 April

Become an ASTF member

All companies in the tertiary, financial and related sectors may join the ASTF Find all the details on the affiliation page. To apply, please fill out the application form and return it to (...)

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8 April

Nutrition and Teleworking

Because of the health crisis we have been experiencing for over a year, we have had to adapt to new constraints, review our personal and professional organization, and take up challenges such as (...)

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3 March

A gradual step towards resilience

Steve de Shazer, one of the founders of solution focused brief coaching, once said "Talking about problems creates problems - talking about solutions creates solutions". We all tend (...)

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2 March

ALRIM E-Conference

ALRIM Winter Conference of Thursday February 25th, 2021 ⇒ Go directly to the medical part presented by Dr Patrizia Thiry-Curzietti, general director of the (...)

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9 February

The 5+5 anti-stress

Current times undermine the morale of many of us. If a year ago we still had the courage of being part the solution and the enthusiasm of a crisis manager, we are now starting to wear ourselves (...)

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2 February

COVID vaccination

Update of February 2, 2021 Vaccination phases in Luxembourg Vaccination strategy put in place by the High Council for Infectious Diseases against Covid19 in Luxembourg. This vaccination strategy (...)

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15 January

Sophrology sessions

Sophrology, Simple and natural relaxation We have been living a special situation for a few months now. Whether in professional or private life, it is important to know how to manage stress and (...)

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24 November

Improve your sitting posture while teleworking

Good work posture is more important than ever, especially when working from home. Here are 10 good tips on how to improve your sitting position. Tip 1: Find an appropriate chair The most (...)

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9 November

What to do if someone is tested Covid 19 positive?

The Ministry of Health has created dedicated pages in order to carry out the right steps, to access documents and to facilitate the tracing of contact cases according to whether you have been (...)

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1 October

New law on professional reclassification

On July 24, 2020, a new law on professional reclassification was promulgated and will be applicable as of November 1, 2020. The text raises many questions, which have not been answered at the (...)

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2 September

First aid adapted to the Covid-19

Basic life support (BLS) and automated external defibrillation (AED) adapted for COVID-19. Sudden and premature circulatory arrest occurs with a probability of approximately 1 event per 1000 (...)

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12 June

Telework, Team and Resilience

Following our article about Decontainment management in companies, it is obvious that the share of teleworking and virtual work that we are currently experiencing is destined to continue beyond (...)

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18 May

Vulnerable Persons - Procedure

Vulnerable persons may work in companies on condition that the employer has provided them with protection measures appropriate to their vulnerability. In case of doubt, vulnerable persons and/or (...)

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14 May

Covid-19 assessment - Decontainment management in companies

How to reintegrate our administrative buildings? This « Coronavirus » crisis that has been affecting us for more than a month now, is unprecedented and is still not over. However, recent (...)

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28 April

What Covid-19 make us reflecting about

I have just received another funny quote through social-media and you might have read it before: “I've been home with the family for a few days now. I must say, they're actually quite nice (...)

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20 April

Strategy for better sleep in a crisis situation

We are currently experiencing a historical moment worthy of the last plague epidemic in the 14th century. And even though SARS-cov-2 is not nearly as deadly as the plague bacillus, it is still a (...)

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14 April

Home Office

How to arrange your workspace at home? Grand-Ducal Regulation of March 15, 2015 declaring the general obligation of an agreement on the legal regime of telework. The golden rule for setting up (...)

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7 April

New ways of working (video)

During this dialogue with Christian Scharff (PWC Luxembourg) on the subject of New Ways of Working, Patrizia Thiry-Curzietti (General Director of the ASTF) spoke about topics such as: Home base (...)

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6 April

Living well in containment

To experience a containment situation is to experience the boredom of social isolation, the feeling of lack of control. For our well-being, it is essential to give meaning to this containment: (...)

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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

Covid-19 Containment - 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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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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24 February

COVID-19 (coronavirus SARS-CoV-2)

Law of July 17, 2020 on measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Latest Updates of march 16, 2020 The Health Department director reminds us that it is important not to panic This is why a (...)

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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

Improve 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-time

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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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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