Activities of Ole CHRISTENSEN related to 2015/2107(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
EU Strategic framework on health and safety at work 2014-2020 (debate) DA
EU Strategic framework on health and safety at work 2014-2020 (debate) DA
Reports (1)
REPORT on the EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2014-2020 PDF (214 KB) DOC (150 KB)
Amendments (32)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 a (new)
Citation 23 a (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of 12 February 20151 a , __________________ 1a OJ C 140, 28.4.2015, p. 16–21
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 b (new)
Citation 23 b (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 11 December 20141 a , __________________ 1a SOC/512 EESC-2014-4414
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. Whereas fulfilling legal obligations is the main reason for many companies to manage OSH and put in place preventive measures1 a ; __________________ 1a Second European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER-2), EU-OSHA (2015) https://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/rep orts/esener-ii-first-findings.pdf
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. Whereas 9 out of 10 establishments in the EU-28 that carry out regular risk assessments regard them as a useful way of managing occupational health and safety1 a; __________________ 1a Second European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER-2), EU-OSHA (2015) https://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/rep orts/esener-ii-first-findings.pdf
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. Whereas social partners play an important role in the process of designing and implementing OSH policies both at national, international and EU level;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. Whereas work-related stress in particular, and psychosocial risks in general is a growing problem for employees and employers across the EU that negatively impacts absenteeism and productivity and whereas psychosocial risk factors are perceived to be highly challenging and actions taken to manage psychosocial risks vary across Member States1 a; __________________ 1aSecond European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER-2), EU-OSHA (2015) https://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/rep orts/esener-ii-first-findings.pdf
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
De. Whereas work-related chronic health problems are widespread in Europe and can limit people's ability to engage or stay in paid employment1 a; __________________ 1a Report on Employment opportunities for people with chronic diseases, Eurofound (2014) http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/observat ories/eurwork/comparative- information/employment-opportunities- for-people-with-chronic-diseases
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D f (new)
Recital D f (new)
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D g (new)
Recital D g (new)
Dg. Whereas increasing precarious employment has adverse effects on occupational health and safety, including uncertainty and mental stress due to job insecurity and general differences reported in OSH outcomes1 a ; __________________ 1a Flexible forms of work: ‘very atypical’ contractual arrangements, Eurofound (2010) http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/observat ories/eurwork/comparative- information/flexible-forms-of-work-very- atypical-contractual-arrangements and Health and well-being at work: A report based on the fifth European Working Conditions Survey, Eurofound (2012), http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/sites/def ault/files/ef_publication/field_ef_docume nt/ef1302en.pdf
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D h (new)
Recital D h (new)
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D i (new)
Recital D i (new)
Di. Whereas lack of awareness and knowledge among micro and small enterprises is a main obstacle for compliance with OSH legislation;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Regrets the delay in drawing up the current OSH strategic framework; believes that the many challenges facing European workers, businesses and labour markets, including those identified by the Commission, require that measures are applied timely and effectively;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that it is necessary to ensure a safe and healthy working environment throughout people's working life and pay more attention to the cumulative effects of occupational risks in order to achieve the goal of active and healthy ageing for all workers;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Welcomes the introduction of EU- OSHA's OiRA as well as other e-tools in the Member States that facilitate risk assessment and aim to promote compliance and a culture of prevention, in particular in micro and small enterprises; urges the Member States to use the European funding for OSH actions in general and the development of e-tools in particular with the aim to support SME's; emphasizes the importance of awareness-raising campaigns, such as The Healthy Workplaces Campaigns, in the field of OSH and stresses the importance of raising awareness among employers and employees on basic OSH rights and obligations;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States to organize systematic exchanges of labour inspectors from sending and receiving countries of posted workers in order to improve cross-border cooperation;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Urges labour inspectorates, while still performing randomized inspections, to employ risk-based supervision and target repeat offenders and sectors where the occupational health and safety of employees is more likely to be at risk and companies are more likely to benefit from assistance and information provided by labour inspectors;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Is of the opinion that better integration of OSH with other policy areas, including the REACH Regulation, employment and labour law, transport, energy and environment, is essential;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take steps to promote ownership at national, regional and local level to ensure that the OSH strategic framework is relevant to European employers and employees; stresses that this entails involvement of and participation with social partners and other relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Points out that many workers are still exposed to asbestos in their workplace; calls on the EU to work closely with social partners and the Member States to promote and coordinate Member States' efforts to develop national action plans for the management and safe removal of asbestos; reiterates its call1 a on the Commission to develop, implement and support a model for asbestos screening and registration in accordance with Article 11 of Directive 2009/148/EC; __________________ 1a Texts adopted, P7_TA(2013)0093
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to take action on one of the most prevalent work-related health problems in Europe and submit a proposal for a comprehensive directive on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) to improve effective prevention and address the causes of MSDs; points out that integrating provisions of existing directives into a comprehensive directive laying down minimum requirements for protecting workers from exposure to ergonomic risk factors can benefit both workers and employers; by extending the scope of EU legislation and making the regulatory framework easier to comply with;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Member States to focus on retention and integration for people affected by chronic diseases as well as to support reasonable adaptation of workplaces;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. CPoints to the fact that psychosocial risks and work-related stress is a structural problem linked to work organisation; stresses that that preventing and managing psychosocial risks and work-related stress is possible and absolutely necessary and emphasizes the need for new and concrete measures to be included in the OSH strategic framework; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop and implement a programme for systematic monitoring of psychosocial risks, including stress;
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Highlights that technological innovation and some new forms of employment may benefit workers; is concerned, however, about new risks brought about as a result of these changes; calls on the Commission and The Member States to identify potential risks and take appropriate measures to counter them;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Member States to comply with the requirements laid down in Directive 96/71/EC to combat social dumping and in this context take all necessary measures to enforce and protect the rights of posted workers to equal treatment as regards occupational health and safety;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Member States to take concrete measures to promote a culture of prevention as regards occupational safety and health, including giving greater prominence to prevention and occupational health and safety in school curricula at all levels, including during apprentices as well as providing mandatory training for health and safety representatives;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Points out that in many Member States the quality of preventive services is key to support companies, in particular SME's, to carry out risk assessment and take adequate preventive measures; calls on the Commission to examine what national legislation and other instruments specifies regarding the tasks and training requirements of preventive services;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Member States to take all necessary steps to ensure that accidents at work are reported by employers;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7 a (new)
Subheading 7 a (new)
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Emphasizes that the EU has an interest in and obligation to raise labour standards, including levels of occupational health and safety worldwide;
Amendment 377 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Calls on the Commission to ensure that trade agreements with third countries improve the working environment to protect workers' health and safety;
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 d (new)
Paragraph 22 d (new)
22d. Urges the Commission to strengthen cooperation on OSH with international organisations, including ILO, OECD, G20 and WHO;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 e (new)
Paragraph 22 e (new)
22e. Deplores the fact that not all Member States has ratified ILO convention 187 on the promotional framework for Occupational Safety and Health; calls on all Member States to ratify the convention;