Activities of Georges BACH related to 2011/2147(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the mid-term review of the European strategy 2007-2012 on health and safety at work PDF (270 KB) DOC (163 KB)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the European reference framework on occupational health and safety (OHS) does not automatically provide for improvement in working conditions, and that proper implementation, notably via employee participation, and supervision of the application of the legislation are crucial; calls on the Commission to take swift action when infringements are detected and to reinforce sanctions when necessary;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that – apart from the business’s image and economic factors – legal requirements and employee claims are the two main factors motivating employers to take action;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that OHS policies, at European and national level, should be made consistent withand be fully integrated into other public policies: health, employment, industry, environment, transport, road safety, education and energy;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes the results of the Commission’s ‘Scoreboard 2009’ project illustrating the individual performances of the Member States; regretscalls on Member States to ensure that the data are not subject to any democratic control and are provided on a purely optional basiscompulsorily;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Questions whether rights to OHS are respected in the case of undeclared activities; takes the view that this injustice can only be prevented by more stringent controls and appropriate sanctions; stresses that OHS is a right irrespective of the worker’s status, and that this right must be made effective through legislation;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Points out that labour inspectors play a vital role in verifying the implementation of the legislation in force and, thereby, in prevention; encourages the Member States to increase the staffing levels of, and the resources available to, their labour inspectorates and to strengthen sanctions against enterprises not complying with their obligations concerning fundamental rights (salaries and OHS, including working hours);
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Is concened by the rising number of stress related illnesses and notes the lack of education in managing stress at work; calls for preventive actions through stress management training, stress prevention training and awareness raising during education, training and work life;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for an impact assessment of the potential risks from new technologies, especially in nanotechnologies in the workplace;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers that excessive working hours and insufficient rest periods are major factors in the increased level of occupational accidents and diseases; hopes that the opt-out provisions applicable to Directive 2003/88/EC will be removed; stresses that these provisions violate the fundamental principles of OSHcalls on Member States to fully implement the Directive 2003/88/EC;