Synopsis of European health and safety directives Jurisdiction European Union Year 1991 Published in English, French Original/other title [French] Synopsis des directives communautaires en matičre de santé et de sécurité des travailleurs Source European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety (TUTB), 27 rue Léopold, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium, Nov. 1991. 42p. Descriptors [Primary] Europe, European Communities, legislation, occupational safety and health [Secondary] approval, dangerous substances, directive, harmful substances, ionizing radiation, list, major hazards, personal protective equipment, responsibilities, safety by design, survey Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This document contains an annotated list of the Directives relating to health and safety which have been adopted by the EEC Council or are currently in the drafting or discussion stages, along with Commission proposals for legislation. The Directives are presented at 3 levels: those defining the responsibilities and rights of the parties concerned at company level and the obligations of Member States; Directives covering all risks to which workers are exposed; rules governing the design of work equipment and the classification and marketing of chemical substances and preparations. CIS No. 92-713 Database ID 58150