16Annex I to that directive, entitled ‘Non-exhaustive list of agents, processes and working conditions referred to in Article 4(1)’, states:‘A. Agents1. Physical agents, where these are regarded as agents causing foetal lesions and/or likely to disrupt placental attachment, and in particular:(a) shocks, vibrations or movement;(b) handling of loads entailing risks, particularly of a dorsolumbar nature;(c) noise;...(f) extremes of cold or heat;(g) movements and postures, travelling — either inside or outside the establishment —, mental and physical fatigue and other physical burdens connected with the activity of the worker within the meaning of Article 2 of the directive.2. Biological agents...3. Chemical agentsThe following chemical agents in so far as it is known that they endanger the health of pregnant women and the unborn child and in so far as they do not appear in Annex II....(e) carbon monoxide;...B. Processes— Industrial processes listed in Annex I to Directive 90/394/EEC.C. Working conditions— Underground mining work.’
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