{"id":3510,"date":"2026-03-23T12:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.byjames.be\/?p=3510"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:03:21","slug":"what-happens-before-the-doors-open-is-often-the-most-critical-phase-of-an-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.byjames.be\/en\/what-happens-before-the-doors-open-is-often-the-most-critical-phase-of-an-event\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens before the doors open is often the most critical phase of an event."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">In March 2026, we completed the mandatory TMB Safety training and exam, organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/spoqdigital\/\">SPOQ<\/a>, and obtained the certification valid for the next five years.<br><br>Since 2023, events fall under Belgian TMB legislation on Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites. 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