Is an occupational health and safety service mandatory?

Yes, in the Netherlands, virtually all employers are required to properly organize occupational health and safety services. The Working Conditions Act stipulates that organizations must have expert support in the areas of absenteeism, reintegration, and prevention. This can be provided by a certified occupational health and safety service or through a customized arrangement. With an occupational health and safety service, you comply with the legal requirements regarding absenteeism management the deployment of a (company) doctor.