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Decree concerning the protection of workers exposed to carcinogenic substances in the workplace, in conformity with Directive 90/394/EEC

Jurisdiction Greece
Year 1994
Published in Greek
Original/other title [Greek] Prostasia tōn ergazomenōn apo tous kindunous pou sundeontai me tēn ekthesē se karkinogonous paragontes kata tēn ergasia se summorfōsē me tēn odēgia tou Sumbouliou 90/394/EOK
Serial title Efēmeris tēs Kubernēseos tēs Ellēnikēs Dēmokratias
Source 19 Dec. 1994, No.221, p.3992-3996.
Serial number Proedriko diatagma up'arith. 399
Descriptors [Primary] Greece, carcinogens, chemical products, dangerous substances
[Secondary] information of personnel, law, responsibilities of employers, safety and health training
Subject category Chemical safety
Abstract Implementation into Greek legislation of Directive 90/394/EEC (CIS 90-1758). Summary: definition of "carcinogens"; recommended characteristics of work equipment and workplaces; obligations of employers (hazard evaluation, reduction of use and replacement of products, prevention and reduction of exposure, notification of the competent authority, action in the case of unforeseen and foreseen exposure, access to risk areas, hygiene and individual protection measures, education and information of workers, consultation and participation of workers, health surveillance, record keeping); miscellaneous provisions (list of substances and methods, recommendations for medical surveillance of workers, enforcement and penalties).
CIS No. 96-401
Database ID 66394

 

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