Activities of Sari ESSAYAH related to 2011/0152(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (debate)
Amendments (17)
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ‘direct effect’: effect on the human body directly provoked by the presence of a strong magnetic or electric field, for example the stimulation of muscles, nerves or sensitory organs, tissue heating, or vertigo or headaches;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The ‘action value’ referred to in point (f) of paragraph 1 corresponds to the maximum directly measurable field for which automatic compliance with the exposure limit value is guaranteed. Any exposure level between the ‘orientation value’ and the ‘action value’ requires more extensive evaluations andor preventive measures. Compliance with the action value will ensure compliance with the relevant exposure limit values for health effects.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For exposure levels above the action value, appropriate verifications shall demonstrate that the exposure level is not exceeding the relevant exposure limit value for health effects. For exposure levels above the orientation value, appropriate verifications shall demonstrate that the exposure is not exceeding the relevant exposure limit values for safety and health effects or by demonstrating that the exposure level is below the action valueeffects or the employer shall minimize safety effects by preventive measures and training. In the latter case, preventive measures and information to workers shall be adapted.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. By way of derogation, paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to medical applications using the magnetic resonance effect and the following related activities: integral system testing before release for shipment, installation, cleaning, maintenance, research and development activities. In these particular cases, specific protection measures shall be put in place. For this purpose the Commission shall consult the existing working groups and proceed according to the measures set out in Annex IV. Concerning medical applications using the magnetic resonance effect, no stronger electromagnetic fields may be created by new equipment than are created by the present commercially available equipment.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5, workers may not be exposed above the exposure limit values for health effects. For specific situations where these values may temporarily be exceeded, Member States may put in place a system authorising work under controlled conditions and on the basis of a comprehensive risk assessment setting out the actual exposure levels and their likelihood and comparing them to the exposure limit values defined in Annexes II and III. Such specific situations shall be reported to the Commission in the report referred to rin Article 17a of Directive 89/391/EEC.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In carrying out the obligations laid down in Articles 6(3) and 9(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC, the employer shall assess and, if necessary, measure and/or calculate the levels of electromagnetic fields to which workers are exposed. Assessment, measurement and calculation may be carried out using the guidance provided in Annexes II and III. For specific cases not referred to in these Annexes, the employer may use harmonised European standards established by CENELEC for relevant assessment, measurement and calculation situations. The employer shall also be entitled to use other scientifically based standards or guidelines if required by the Member State concerned. When relevant, the employer shall also take into account the emission levels and other safety-related data provided by the manufacturers of equipment in accordance with relevant Union legislation.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Taking account of technical progress and the availability of measures to control the production of electromagnetic fields at the source, the risks related to exposure to electromagnetic fields shall be eliminated or reduced to a minimum.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. On the basis of the risk assessment referred to in Article 4, workplaces where workers could be exposed to electromagnetic fields exceeding the orientation or action values shall be indicated by appropriate signs in accordance with Annexes II and III and with Council Directive 92/58/EEC of 24 June 1992 on the minimum requirements for the provision of safety and/or health signs at work (ninth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC). The areas in question shall be identified and access to them limited as appropriate. Where access to these areas is suitably restricted for other reasons, or in case of right of ways of overhead lines, then signs and access restrictions specific to electromagnetic fields are not required.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. With the objective of prevention and early diagnosis of any adverse health effects due to exposure to electromagnetic fields, appropriate health surveillance shall be carried out in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 89/391/EEC. Those provisions, including the requirements specified for health records and their availability shall be introduced with national law and/or practice.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part B – paragraph 1 - Note 2
Annex II – Part B – paragraph 1 - Note 2
Note 2: for any situation where the shape of the signal differs sufficiently from a sinusoid to affect the outcome, then peak values should be used as follows. For exposure limit values the peak value should be compared with the peak value of the induced electric field obtained by multiplying the values of table 2.1 by 1.41. For magnetic and electric field levels outside the body, peak valuIn case of non-sinusoidal electric and magnetic fields the exposure shall be assessed according to ICNIRP Guidelines, another relevant scientific standards or guidelines ofr their rate of change with time should be compared with the values of table 2.2 or 2.3 multiplied by 8.9f (which is √2 2πf) guidance given by the Commission for the application of the Directive.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part C
Annex II – Part C
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – Part C
Annex III – Part C
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – Part E – paragraph 3
Annex III – Part E – paragraph 3
Where a worker has declared to her employer that she is pregnant then the requirements of the Directive 92/85/EEC apply. The employworker shall enable to worker to avoid havinghave the right not to enter areas where there are exposures exceeding the exposure limits for the general public given in Recommendation 1999/519/EC, or its subsequent revisions.