Activities of Heléne FRITZON related to 2020/0262(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The green economy is expected to expand in the context of the European Green Deal. It is therefore necessary to focus on potential occupational safety and health risks in green jobs. Nickel compounds play a considerable role in the development of green alternatives to fossil fuels. It is therefore likely that the need nickel compounds will grow and it is essential to protect workers from, and ensure the full and effective implementation of the occupational exposure limit values to that chemical agent.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 c (new)
Recital 14 c (new)
(14c) The use at the workplace or while performing job-related duties, of any carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxins, including those referred to in the annexes to Directive 2004/37/EC, as amended by this Directive, should be reported to the national authorities responsible for supervising workers’ health. When deciding what substances to report, Member States should take into account the implementation reports submitted to the Commission pursuant to Article 17a of Directive 89/391/EEC.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Annex – point 2
Directive 2004/37/EC
Annex III – point A – row 2
Annex III – point A – row 2