Summary
This proposal updates EU rules to better protect workers from exposure to cancer-causing and mutagenic substances by introducing new chemical limits and diesel exhaust regulations. 10 31.01.2019
Other
health
labour law
social policy
public safety
Key points
- The proposal aims to improve overall worker protection against cancer-causing substances in the workplace.
- New binding exposure limits are established for specific chemicals such as trichloroethylene and ethylene dichloride.
- Work involving exposure to diesel engine exhaust emissions is officially recognized as a risk requiring regulation.
- New skin notations are introduced to warn workers about the risk of chemicals being absorbed through the skin.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work
Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work ***I
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