The purpose of this Directive is to introduce measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work and sets out the obligations of both workers and employers. It lays down general principles concerning the prevention of occupational risks, the protection of safety and health, the elimination of risk and accident factors, the informing, consultation, balanced participation in accordance with national laws and/ or practices and training of workers and their representatives, as well as general guidelines for the implementation of the said principles. This Directive shall apply to all sectors of activity, both public and private (industrial, agricultural, commercial, etc.). The Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt individual Directives, inter alia, in the areas listed in the Annex, including but not limited to: fisheries and agriculture.
1989-06-12