Activities of Eleni THEOCHAROUS related to 2012/2065(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on asbestos related occupational health threats and prospects for abolishing all existing asbestos
Amendments (5)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Deplores the lack of information from several Member States that impedes a reliable prediction of mesothelioma mortality in Europe, noting that, according to the available partial epidemiological data, in the EU more than 250 000 citizens are expected to die from mesothelioma by 2030; emphasizes the importance of informing and training citizens;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that asbestos is still present in many open asbestos mines, water supply systems, wrecks close to shore, ships and buildings, and in some refurbishment, demolition and waste treatment activities where its exact location is often unknown and where, as a consequence, it would have an impact on the exposed workers, possibly also affecting the general public; notes also that, in addressing the problem, account should be taken both of the allocation of funds for prevention and treatment and the increased benefits in terms of jobs, environmental rehabilitation and a reduction in healthcare costs;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Member States to ensure mechanisms of identification and research so that all cases of asbestosis and mesothelioma are registered by means of systematic data collection on occupational asbestos diseases, and to provide, with the assistance of mapping observatories, reliable mapping of the presence of asbestos and thereby contribute to prevention and remedial actions·;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Proposes that the Commission draw up a study (report) to record the problems presented by the use of asbestos in each Member State and to replace it where it is used and needed, specifying the funds that will be needed this purpose.
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to accept the 2023 deadline proposed by trade unions for a complete ban on asbestos within the EU, including chrysotile asbestos diaphragms, and ensuring appropriate remediation of all concerned sites, including unsecure landfills; as regards the management of asbestos waste, political and economic measures must be taken to promote and support research and those technologies that not only aim simply to remove and bury asbestos waste but also examine the potential for deactivating active asbestos fibres and converting them into material which does not pose a public health risk.