Activities of Dominique BILDE related to 2023/0033(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Limit values for lead and its inorganic compounds and diisocyanates (debate)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Oral and inhalation exposure are both relevant routes for the uptake of lead and its inorganic compounds into the human body. Taking into account the most recent scientific data and new findings with regard to lead and its inorganic compounds, it is necessary to improve the protection of workers exposed to a potential health risk, by reducing both the occupational exposure and biological limit values for lead. Therefore, a revised biological limit value equal to 15 µg/100ml blood, accompanied by a revised occupational exposure limit value equal to 0.03 mg/m3 as an 8-hour time- weighted average (TWA) should be established.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) When redefining the new limit values, it is also essential to take full account of the special features of the industries concerned, which are sometimes part of high-value cultural and heritage craft sectors, in particular as regards the duration and cost involved in training qualified staff for those industries.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Moreover, to strengthen the health surveillance of workers exposed to lead and its inorganic compounds and thus contribute to the prevention and protection measures to be undertaken by the employer, in line with the special features of the industry concerned, it is necessary to amend the existing requirements that apply when workers are exposed to certain levels of lead and its inorganic compounds. To that end, detailed medical surveillance should be required when exposure to lead and its inorganic compounds exceeds 0.015 mg/m3 in air (50% of current OEL) or 9 µg/100ml blood (approx. 60% of the current BLV).
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Limit values must only be lowered after close consultation with the industries concerned, taking into account the technical feasibility and impact on the continuation of the activity and employment. A transitional period should also be envisaged, or an exemption for certain sensitive industries in the heritage and craft sectors.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) The special features of the industries concerned, in particular those linked to crafts and heritage, should be taken into account in order to assess the technical feasibility of these measures, and exemptions may, where necessary, be put in place.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Directive should give proper consideration to the needs and special features of the industries and sectors concerned, which often encompass national built, craft and industrial heritage, especially the stained glass and crystal glass industries.