Activities of Beatrix von STORCH related to 2015/2107(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
EU Strategic framework on health and safety at work 2014-2020 (A8-0312/2015 - Ole Christensen) DE
Amendments (8)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas according to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, 15% of EU workers have to handle dangerous substances as part of their job; these substances pose risks to both female and male workers but notes however that pregnant women who are exposed to certain toxins are at risk of a complication during pregnancy and/or a birth defect;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas OHS recognises a number of "vulnerable" groups who have an increased risk of working with dangerous substances; they include all workers (male and female) who are inexperienced, have had little or no training, who have communication difficulties, who have existing medical conditions, young people, migrant workers and pregnant and breastfeeding;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to establish binding European exposure limits for an extended number of toxic substances, as women in particular are often exposed to a cocktail ofreview how successful the REACH Directive has been in safeguarding workers from toxic substances both in the workplace and in the home which can increase health risks, including to the viability of their offspring;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the gender dimensionbiological differences in sex to be taken into account when conducting risk assessments; in this regard, calls for support for gender mainstreaming training, knowledge and activities for safety representatives and labour inspectors, as well as for the exchange of best practices, in order to foster better working conditionse workplace.