EU Deal Tightens Protection From Toxic Workplaces
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Brussels – Workers in the European Union (EU) are to be better protected from certain harmful chemicals in the future. Representatives of the European Parliament and the member states agreed yesterday evening on new limit values for several substances, which are found, among other things, in batteries for electric vehicles or used in steel production...
On Wednesday, the European Parliament and the Council (Governments) reached an interim agreement to strengthen the protection of workers from exposure to several carcinogenic substances and other hazardous chemicals used in sectors such as battery manufacturing, iron and steel, chemical industry or textiles.
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EU Deal Tightens Protection From Toxic Workplaces
New exposure limits would cover substances linked to cancer, asthma and other occupational illnesses The European Union has reached a provisional deal to strengthen protection for workers exposed to dangerous substances at work, including chemicals and fumes linked to cancer, respiratory disease and reproductive harm. The agreement still needs formal approval, but it marks a […]
Workers in the European Union must be better protected against hazardous substances that can cause cancer and other serious diseases. According to the EU, this could save around 1.16 billion euros in healthcare costs over the coming years.
Workers in the EU are to be better protected from certain harmful chemicals in the future. Representatives of the European Parliament and member states reached an agreement this evening on new limit values for several substances, including those found in batteries for electric vehicles and produced during steel production, as announced by the current Cypriot presidency of the Council of the EU. This is expected to prevent around 1,700 cases of l…
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