2009 Reply to 1st phase consultation on review of Electromagnetic fields Directive

The Directive 2004/40/EC on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) was ill conceived and would have had unintended adverse effects on our sector. Therefore Ceemet welcomes the review of the Directive and hope it will address the Metal, Engineering and Technology-based (MET) industries' concerns.

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Binding provisions regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF) have a critical impact on all our sectors. Because the Directive 2004/40/EC on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) was ill conceived and would have had unintended adverse effects on our sector, Ceemet welcome the review of the Directive and hope it will address our concerns.

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