The Directive aims to prevent and protect workers from risks to their health arising from occupational exposure to asbestos.

The Directive addresses the protection of workers from the health and safety risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or substances toxic to reproduction (CMR) at work.

The ATEX directive sets forth uniform rules across the European Union for the making available on the market and putting into service of equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

The Directive establishes a fifth list of indicative occupational exposure limit values.

This Directive implements the agreement signed by European social partners concerning the implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention (2007).

The Directive implements the Framework Agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector signed by the European social partners.

This Regulation lays down rules to ensure the safety of non-food products placed on the European market.

The Directive lays down a set of binding rules on terms and conditions of employment to ensure that the rights and working conditions of posted workers are protected across the EU and to create a level playing field.

The Directive promotes social dialogue by establishing a general framework setting out minimum requirements for the right of workers to be informed and consulted.

The Directive guarantees employees in European companies the right to be consulted on transnational issues through the establishment of European Works Councils.