Traduction de «agent cancérigène chimique » (Français → Anglais) :

To ensure that workers are protected against such risks, in 2004 the EU has adopted the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive (CMD). It sets out steps to be taken to eliminate or limit exposure to carcinogenic chemical agents, and as such to help prevent occupational cancers and related diseases

“(b) chemical agents in Annex I to Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council*; * 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).

As shadow rapporteur for the Group of the Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, I wished, among other things, to highlight the following issues: firstly, the increase in annual cancer-related deaths caused by exposure to carcinogens in the workplace, but also the importance of better access to information on medication for cancer patients; the implementation of the REACH Regulation and the regular updating of the list of substances of very high concern, which covers carcinogens; the support for initiatives seeking to prevent imports of goods containing cancer-producing chemicals and to intensify checks to det ...[+++]ect such chemicals within the European Union; and, lastly, the drafting of guidelines for a common definition of disability covering persons suffering from chronic diseases or from cancer.

As regards the protection of the health and safety of workers against the risks arising from exposure to asbestos or chemical substances, it should be noted that Framework Directive 89/391/EEC , its individual Directives 98/24/EC on chemical substances and 2004/37/EC on carcinogens and mutagens and Directive 83/477/EEC on asbestos, are applicable.

As regards the protection of the health and safety of workers against the risks arising from exposure to asbestos or chemical substances, it should be noted that Framework Directive 89/391/EEC , its individual Directives 98/24/EC on chemical substances and 2004/37/EC on carcinogens and mutagens and Directive 83/477/EEC on asbestos, are applicable.

7. Welcomes the commitment to extending the scope of Council Directive 90/394/EEC of 28 June 1990 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work but warns that a more comprehensive approach is required; legislation should set exposure limits on priority dangerous substances, demand that substitutes be used wherever possible and ensure workers' interests are reflected in environmental, commercial and other initiatives on chemical products; attention should also be given to chemical, biological and other risks to emergency services personnel responding to major incidents as well as the possibility ...[+++]of developing minimum standards and measures in the EU to better protect such workers;