Council Directive of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work Jurisdiction European Union Year 1989 Published in English, French Original/other title [French] Directive du Conseil, du 12 juin 1989, concernant la mise en œuvre de mesures visant ŕ promouvoir l'amélioration de la sécurité des travailleurs au travail [CCE] Serial title Official Journal of the European Communities - Journal officiel des Communautés européennes Source 29 June 1989, Vol.32, No. L 183, p.1-8. Serial number 89/391/EEC Descriptors [Primary] European Communities, occupational safety and health, safety and health organization [Secondary] directive, fire fighting, first aid, information of personnel, medical supervision, safety and health training Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This directive contains general principles concerning the prevention of occupational risks, the protection of safety and health, the elimination of risk and accident factors, the informing, consultation, and balanced participation in accordance with national laws and/or practices and training of workers and their representatives, as well as general guidelines for the implementation of the said principles. Aspects covered: general provisions, employers' obligations (protective and preventive services, first aid, fire-fighting; worker information; consultation, participation, training of workers); workers' obligations. CIS No. 89-1401 Database ID 52391