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Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (Sixth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Council Directive 89/391/EEC) (codified version) (Text with EEA relevance)

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

    1. Article 1. Objective

    2. Article 2. Definitions

    3. Article 3. Scope — determination and assessment of risks

  3. CHAPTER II EMPLOYERS' OBLIGATIONS

    1. Article 4. Reduction and replacement

    2. Article 5. Prevention and reduction of exposure

    3. Article 6. Information for the competent authority

    4. Article 7. Unforeseen exposure

    5. Article 8. Foreseeable exposure

    6. Article 9. Access to risk areas

    7. Article 10. Hygiene and individual protection

    8. Article 11. Information and training of workers

    9. Article 12. Information for workers

    10. Article 13. Consultation and participation of workers

    11. Article 13a. Social partners' agreements

  4. CHAPTER III MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

    1. Article 14. Health surveillance

    2. Article 15. Record keeping

    3. Article 16. Limit values

    4. Article 17. Amendment of Annex II

    5. Article 17a. Exercise of the delegation

    6. Article 17b. Urgency procedure

    7. Article 18. Use of data

    8. Article 18a. Evaluation

    9. Article 19. Notifying the Commission

    10. Article 20. Repeal

    11. Article 21. Entry into force

    12. Article 22. Addressees

    1. ANNEX I

      List of substances, mixtures and processes

      1. 1. Manufacture of auramine.

      2. 2. Work involving exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons present in coal...

      3. 3. Work involving exposure to dusts, fumes and sprays produced during...

      4. 4. Strong acid process in the manufacture of isopropyl alcohol.

      5. 5. Work involving exposure to hardwood dusts .

      6. 6. Work involving exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust generated by...

      7. 7. Work involving dermal exposure to mineral oils that have been...

      8. 8. Work involving exposure to diesel engine exhaust emissions.

    2. ANNEX II

      Practical recommendations for the health surveillance of workers

      1. 1. The doctor and/or authority responsible for the health surveillance of...

      2. 2. Health surveillance of workers must be carried out in accordance...

    3. ANNEX III

      LIMIT VALUES AND OTHER DIRECTLY RELATED PROVISIONS (ARTICLE 16)

      1. A. LIMIT VALUES FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

      2. B. OTHER DIRECTLY RELATED PROVISIONS

    4. ANNEX IV

      1. Part A Repealed Directive and its successive amendments

      2. Part B Deadlines for transposition into national law

    5. ANNEX V

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