means the following fibrous silicates, which are classified as carcinogens 1A pursuant to Annex VI, Part 3, to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council:
eu/dir/2009/148
Key facts
Type
Directive · 2009/148/EC · EEA relevant
Adopted
30 Nov 2009
In force
5 Jan 2010
Text current to
20 Dec 2023
Made by
Council of the European Union, European Parliament
1.This Directive has as its aim the protection of workers against risks to their health, including the prevention of such risks, arising or likely to arise from exposure to asbestos at work.It lays down the limit values for this exposure, as well as other specific requirements.The provisions of Directive 2004/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilnote shall apply wherever they are more favourable to health and safety of workers at work.