Activities of Mary HONEYBALL related to 2015/2107(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
EU Strategic framework on health and safety at work 2014-2020 (A8-0312/2015 - Ole Christensen)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas research has shown that mental health problems account for large- scale productivity loss, absenteeism, and days off work, and it is therefore vital for all stakeholders to address both causes and symptoms of poor mental health in order to have a resilient and productive workforce that can manage a work-life balance; whereas a gender perspective on mental health at work is required, in part due to prevailing gender inequalities, and organisational practices that promote them, as well as the life-roles that working women may need to balance;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas empirical research suggests that women are underrepresented in health and safety decision-making;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas health and safety is a dynamic field that must constantly adapt and respond to changing work environments, it should be recognised that there will always be a need for training and that this should address a wide range of issues including mental health;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas sexual harassment at work, and the sense of insecurity it engenders, must be combated;
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the gender dimension to be taken into account when conducting risk assessments; in this regard, calls for support for gender mainstreaming training, knowledge and activities for safety representatives and labour inspectors, as well as for the exchange of best practices, in order to foster better working conditions; stresses the importance of involving female and male workers in decision-making and in monitoring and review processes.
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote and encourage mental wellbeing at work, with a strong gender perspective included, and highlight best practice development and sharing, whether carried out by employers, trade unions, health and wellbeing organisations, or self-help groups.
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on Commission and Member States to develop and support high quality training in the field of health and safety, working with all stakeholders to develop and share best practice, such as work- based learning, union learning, mental health, first-aid, smoking cessation, and gender-specific initiatives such as Well- Woman clinics, and women's health checks.
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Highlights that any strategy for health and safety at work must include a perspective for combating sexual harassment at work and create safe working environments for women.
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Emphasises that women must be included in the decision-making processes in relation to development of better health and safety practices in their work environments.