Activities of Notis MARIAS related to 2016/0130(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens (debate) EL
Amendments (38)
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a directive
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
Having regard to the Protocol (No 1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union on the role of national parliaments in the European Union,
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a directive
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
Having regard to Protocol (No 2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality,
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Directive 2004/37/EC should effectively aims to protect workers against risks to their health and safety from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at the workplace and lays down minimum requirements to that effect including limit values, on the basis of the available scientific and technical data.
Amendment 28 #
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Protocol (No 1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union on the role of national parliaments in the European Union,
Amendment 29 #
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
– having regard to Protocol (No 2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality,
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Directive 2004/37/EC should effectively aims to protect workers against risks to their health and safety from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at the workplace and lays down minimum requirements to that effect including limit values, on the basis of the available scientific and technical data.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) For someall carcinogens and mutagens it is necessary to consider other absorption pathways, including the possibility of penetration through the skin, in order to ensure the best possible level of protection.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits ( ‘the Committee’) assists the Commission, in particular, in evaluating the latest available scientific data and in proposing occupational exposure limits for the protection of workers from chemical risks, to be set at EU level pursuant to Council Directive 98/24/EC47 and Directive 2004/37/EC. ForRegarding the chemical agents o- toluidine and 2-nitropropane, there were no Committee recommendations available and other sources of scientific information, adequately robust and in the public domain, were considered 48 49 . __________________ 47 Council Directive 98/24/EC of 7 April 1998 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work (fourteenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 131, 05.05.1998, p. 11). 48 http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monograph s/vol77/mono77- 11.pdfhttp://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Mon ographs/vol99/mono99-15.pdf and http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monograph s/vol100F/mono100F-11.pdf 49 http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monograph s/vol1-42/mono29.pdf καιand http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monograph s/vol71/mono71-49.pdf
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) There is sufficient evidence of the carcinogenicity of respirable crystalline silica dust. On the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, a limit value for respirable crystalline silica dust should be established. Respirable crystalline silica dust generated by a work process is not subject to classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council50. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to include work involving exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust generated by a work process in Annex I to Directive 2004/37/EC and to establish a limit value for respirable crystalline silica dust ('respirable fraction') . __________________ 50 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Guides and good practice developed through initiatives such as the Social Dialogue "Agreement on Workers' Health Protection Through the Good Handling and Use of Crystalline Silica and Products Containing it" (NEPSi) are valuable instruments to complement regulatory measures and in particular to support the effective implementation of limit values and should therefore be given serious consideration.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) 1,2-Epoxypropane meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. On the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, it is possible to identify a clear exposure level below which exposure to this carcinogen is not expected to lead to adverse effects. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish such a limit value for 1,2-epoxypropane .
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) 1,3-Butadiene meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for 1,3-butadiene .
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) itropropane meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for 2- nitropropane.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Acrylamide meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for acrylamide. The Committee identified for acrylamide the possibility of significant uptake through the skin. It is therefore appropriatimperative to establish a limit value for acrylamide and to assign to it a notation indicating the possibility of significant dermal uptake.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Certain chromium (VI) compounds meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic category 1A or 1B in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore are carcinogens within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, to set out a limit value for these chromium VI compounds. It is therefore appropriatimperative to establish a limit value for chromium (VI) compounds that are carcinogens within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Ethylene oxide meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. The Committee identified for ethylene oxide the possibility of significant uptake through the skin. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for ethylene oxide and to assign to it a notation indicating the possibility of significant dermal uptake.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) o-Toluidine meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for o-toluidine.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Certain refractory ceramic fibres meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic category 1B in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore are carcinogens within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for the refractory ceramic fibres which are carcinogens within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is therefore appropriateurgently necessary to establish a limit value for these refractory ceramic fibres.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) For someall carcinogens and mutagens it is necessary to consider other absorption pathways, including the possibility of penetration through the skin, in order to ensure the best possible level of protection.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Bromoethylene meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. It is therefore appropriateurgently necessary to establish a limit value for bromoethylene.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Hydrazine meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for hydrazine. The Committee identified for this carcinogen the possibility of significant uptake through the skin. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for hydrazine and to assign to it a notation indicating the possibility of significant dermal uptake.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The limit values set in this Directive will be kept under review in the light of the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values set out under Directive 2004/37/EC and DNELs (Derived No Effect Levels) derived for hazardous chemicals under that Regulation so as to protect workers effectively.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Since the objectives of this Directive, which are to improve living and working conditions and to protect the health of workers from the specific risks arising from exposure to carcinogens, cannot be sufficientfully achieved by the Member States, but can be better achieved at EU level, the EU mayust adopt immediate measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5(3) of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in Article 5(4) of the TEU, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits ( ‘the Committee’) assists the Commission, in particular, in evaluating the latest available scientific data and in proposing occupational exposure limits for the protection of workers from chemical risks, to be set at EU level pursuant to Council Directive 98/24/EC47 and Directive 2004/37/EC. ForAs regards the chemical agents o- toluidine and 2-nitropropane, there were no Committee recommendations available and other sources of scientific information, adequately robust and in the public domain, were considered48 ,49. __________________ 47 Council Directive 98/24/EC of 7 April 1998 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work (fourteenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 131, 05.05.1998, p. 11). 48 http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monograph s/vol77/mono77-11.pdf http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monograph s/vol99/mono99-15.pdf and http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monograph s/vol100F/mono100F-11.pdf 49 http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monograph s/vol1-42/mono29.pdf and http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monograph s/vol71/mono71-49.pdf
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) There is sufficient evidence of the carcinogenicity of respirable crystalline silica dust. On the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, a limit value for respirable crystalline silica dust should be established. Respirable crystalline silica dust generated by a work process is not subject to classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council.50 It is therefore appropriatenecessary to include work involving exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust generated by a work process in Annex I to Directive 2004/37/EC and to establish a limit value for respirable crystalline silica dust ('respirable fraction') . __________________ 50 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Guides and good practice developed through initiatives such as the Social Dialogue "Agreement on Workers' Health Protection Through the Good Handling and Use of Crystalline Silica and Products Containing it" (NEPSi) are valuable instruments to complement regulatory measures and in particular to support the effective implementation of limit values and should therefore be given serious consideration.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) 1,2-Epoxypropane meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. On the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, it is possible to identify a clear exposure level below which exposure to this carcinogen is not expected to lead to adverse effects. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish such a limit value for 1,2-epoxypropane .
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) 1,3-Butadiene meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for 1,3-butadiene .
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) itropropane meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for 2- nitropropane.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Acrylamide meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for acrylamide. The Committee identified for acrylamide the possibility of significant uptake through the skin. It is therefore appropriatimperative to establish a limit value for acrylamide and to assign to it a notation indicating the possibility of significant dermal uptake.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Certain chromium (VI) compounds meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic category 1A or 1B in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore are carcinogens within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, to set out a limit value for these chromium VI compounds. It is therefore appropriatimperative to establish a limit value for chromium (VI) compounds that are carcinogens within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Ethylene oxide meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. The Committee identified for ethylene oxide the possibility of significant uptake through the skin. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for ethylene oxide and to assign to it a notation indicating the possibility of significant dermal uptake.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) o-Toluidine meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for o-toluidine.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Certain refractory ceramic fibres meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic category 1B in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore are carcinogens within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for the refractory ceramic fibres which are carcinogens within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is therefore appropriateurgently necessary to establish a limit value for these refractory ceramic fibres.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Bromoethylene meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for this carcinogen. It is therefore appropriateurgently necessary to establish a limit value for bromoethylene.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Hydrazine meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for hydrazine. The Committee identified for this carcinogen the possibility of significant uptake through the skin. It is therefore appropriatenecessary to establish a limit value for hydrazine and to assign to it a notation indicating the possibility of significant dermal uptake.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The limit values set in this Directive will be kept under review in the light of the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values set out under Directive 2004/37/EC and DNELs (Derived No Effect Levels) derived for hazardous chemicals under that Regulation so as to protect workers effectively.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Since the objectives of this Directive, which are to improve living and working conditions and to protect the health of workers from the specific risks arising from exposure to carcinogens, cannot be sufficientfully achieved by the Member States, but can be better achieved at EU level, the EU mayust adopt immediate measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5(3) of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in Article 5(4) of the TEU, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.