Council Directive 92/85/EEC of 19 Oct. 1992 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding Jurisdiction European Union Year 1992 Published in English, French Original/other title [French] Directive 92/85/CEE du Conseil, du 19 oct. 1992, concernant la mise en œuvre de mesures visant ŕ promouvoir l'amélioration de la sécurité et de la santé des travailleuses enceintes, accouchées ou allaitantes au travail [CCE] Serial title Official Journal of the European Communities - Journal officiel des Communautés européennes Source 28 Nov. 1992, Vol.35, No.L 348, p.1-8. Serial number 92/85/EEC Descriptors [Primary] European Communities, expectant mothers, nursing mothers, occupational safety and health, women [Secondary] chemical products, conditions of work, directive, exposure evaluation, information of personnel, maternity leave, medical supervision, night work, responsibilities of employers, toxic substances Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract Tenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC (see CIS 89-1401). After defining the terms pregnant worker, worker who has recently given birth and worker who is breastfeeding, the directive draws up guidelines on the assessment of the chemical, physical and biological agents and industrial processes considered hazardous for the safety or health of such workers. Aspects dealt with: assessment of exposure and information, cases in which exposure is prohibited, night work, maternity leave, time off for ante-natal examinations, prohibition of dismissal, employment rights, defence of rights, final provisions. CIS No. 93-22 Database ID 59605