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Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work

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Spanish steel industry urges public fund for historic CMR liability

Unión de Empresas Siderúrgicas, 23 Jan 2024

UNESID proposes a public fund for historical chemical exposures in previously state-owned plants. They also suggest aligning reporting requirements with existing EU chemical laws. This would focus inspections on installations with the highest exposure levels.
This protects current owners from financial costs and legal uncertainty regarding past chemical exposures.
Public administrations and taxpayers would bear the financial burden of compensating retired workers.

European Safety Federation urges consistent terminology for protective equipment

European Safety Federation, 23 Jan 2024

The federation suggests using 'Personal Protective Equipment' consistently throughout the text. This aligns terminology with existing EU regulations to prevent conflicting interpretations.
Uniform terminology provides legal certainty for the equipment manufacturers and suppliers.