Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/16/1656 (13.05.16) |
Publication Date | 13/05/2016 |
Content Type | News |
To improve protection for workers from cancer-causing chemicals, the European Commission proposed on 13 May 2016 changes to the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive (2004/37/EC) to limit exposure to 13 cancer-causing chemicals at the workplace. Cancer is the first cause of work-related deaths in the European Union, accounting for 53% of the total and therefore the single biggest health risk to workers in the European Union. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-1656_en.htm |
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Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Employment and Social Affairs, Health |
Countries / Regions | Europe |