Mere codification. With the evolution of scientific knowledge, the directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos was amended several times since it was adopted in 1983. Directive 2009/148, published in the Official Journal on Wednesday, compiles into a single text these substantial changes which mostly affect risk assessment methods. Therefore, it doesn’t alter in any way the applicable community rules in terms of protection of workers exposed to asbestos, reminded below. All the directives melted into this new text have been transposed, except Directive 2007/30, which the Member States need to transpose before December 21, 2012. This directive simply provides that, every five years, the Member States shall submit a report of the measures adopted to meet Community requirements.
assessment methods. Therefore, it doesn’t alter in any way the applicable community rules in terms of protection of workers exposed to asbestos, reminded below. All the directives melted into this new text have been transposed, except Directive 2007/30, which the Member States need to transpose before December 21, 2012. This directive simply provides that, every five years, the Member States shall submit a report of the measures adopted to meet Community requirements.
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