4 Amendments of Georgios KOUMOUTSAKOS related to 2012/2065(INI)
Amendment 5 #
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; in this context attaches the greatest importance to exchanges of best practices between Member States for the diagnosis of asbestos-related diseases;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that asbestos is still present in many 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; draws the attention of Member States to the dangerous practice of disposing of asbestos in landfills;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Member States to ensure that all cases of asbestosis and mesothelioma are registered by means of systematic data collection on occupational asbestos diseases, and to provide reliable mapping of the presence of asbestos and thereby contribute to prevention and remedial actions·; urges the Commission to encourage the safe removal of asbestos from public buildings;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises the key role of asbestos victims’ groups and civil society associations, and recommends that the Member States and the EU provide funding for their work and collaborate with them in the establishment of a comprehensive plan to eliminate all remaining asbestos in Europe; stresses, in this context, the importance of informing the public and the importance of the special training of medical personnel;