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NLD-1994-R-44501
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Title_of_text
Decree of 4 February 1994 to lay down directions to protect workers from the dangers of exposure to carcinogenic substances and processes at work (Carcinogenic substances and processes Decree).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Netherlands
Subjects (Classification)
Occupational safety and health
Adopted on (Date of text)
1994-02-04
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Gives effect to the Council Directive 90/394/EEC of 28 June 1990 on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work. Whenever an employee is or can be exposed to carcinogenic substances or processes, the employer must keep a register with all necessary information concerning these substances and processes. The employer must determine the nature, amount and duration of exposure in order to assess the health risks, and must take all possible measures to prevent or limit exposure and processes. Employees taking up duties that might be dangerous for safety and health must be provided with the facility to undergo an occupational health examination and with information concerning the nature of their duties and the hazards related to them. List of carcinogenic processes and substances annexed.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1994-02-23
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Basic Text region
Basic text(s)
1990-06-28 (EEU-1990-DI-20538)
Directive du Conseil 90/394/CEE, du 28 juin 1990, concernant la protection des travailleurs contre les risques liés à l'exposition à des agents cancérigènes au travail (sixième directive particulière au sens de l'article 16 paragraphe 1 de la directive 89/391/CEE).
Basic text(s)
1990-06-28 (EEU-1990-DI-20538)
Directive du Conseil 90/394/CEE, du 28 juin 1990, concernant la protection des travailleurs contre les risques liés à l'exposition à des agents cancérigènes au travail (sixième directive particulière au sens de l'article 16 paragraphe 1 de la directive 89/391/CEE).
Serial region
Serial title
Staatsblad
Date
1994-02-22
Number
No. 91
Page range
pp. 1-9