1992/0392(SYN)COM(1992)14

Directive on Safety and Health of Workers in Mines and Quarries

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE CONCERNING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVING THE SAFETY AND HEALTH PROTECTION OF WORKERS IN THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES FOR THE EXPLORATION OF MINERALS IN MINES AND QUARRIES

Stage: In force, reached 31 Dec 1992
In force: In force · CELEX 31992L0104
Transposition deadline: 7 Dec 1994
Procedure: Directive · Cooperation procedure
Last activity: 31 Dec 1992

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Council Directive 92/104/EEC sets minimum safety and health requirements for workers in surface and underground mineral-extracting industries, excluding extraction through drilling and dredging. It requires employers to assess risks, keep a safety and health document, provide escape and rescue facilities, and report serious accidents.

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