3 Amendments of Ivo VAJGL related to 2018/0081(COD)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council44 aims to protect workers against risks to their health and safety from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at the workplace. A consistent level of protection from the risks related to carcinogens and mutagens is provided for in Directive 2004/37/EC by a framework of general principles to enable Member States to ensure the consistent application of the minimum requirements. Binding occupational exposure limit values need to be evidence-based, proportionate and measurable, being established on the basis of available information, including updated scientific and technical data, economic feasibility of implementation and compliance, a thorough assessment of the socioeconomic impact and availability of exposure measurement protocols and techniques at the workplace, are important components of the general arrangements for the protection of workers established by Directive 2004/37/EC. The minimum requirements provided for in Directive 2004/37/EC aim to protect workers at Union level. More stringent binding occupational exposure limit values can be set by Member States. Social partners should also be encouraged by Member States to adopt when possible higher levels of protection for their workers. __________________ 44 Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (Sixth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Council Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 158, 30.4.2004, p. 50).
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 c (new)
Recital 2 c (new)
(2c) Wide differences in the Member States regarding the setting of limit values for the carcinogens and mutagens persist which leads to different workers protection levels across the Union and also distorts competition.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The precautionary principle based on sound scientific assessment should be applied in the protection of workers' health and safety.