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”Europe 2023 – Asbestos Free” EESC & CoR Conference: Freeing Europe Safely From Asbestos – Brussels 24 June 2015
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”Europe 2023 – Asbestos free” Buildings, trains, ships are contaminated Decreasing knowledge on asbestos Workers, owners, tenants and users are potentially exposed - DIY Problems in the recycling sector Import/Export and market surveillance Often appropriate regulation is missing We are still surrounded by asbestos EESC & CoR Conference: Freeing Europe Safely From Asbestos – Brussels 24 June 2015
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”Europe 2023 – Asbestos Free” Europe shall be asbestos free till 2023 Cooperative action with different stakeholders We are aiming at the revitalisation of public awareness Improvement of the legislative frame and its proper adaptation What are the goals of the campaign ? EESC & CoR Conference: Freeing Europe Safely From Asbestos – Brussels 24 June 2015
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Topics Comprehensive registration of all asbestos resources Better qualification of the workforce Safe working conditions Recognition of asbestos related occupational diseases Compensation and compensation procedures ”Europe 2023 – Asbestos free” EESC & CoR Conference: Freeing Europe Safely From Asbestos – Brussels 24 June 2015
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”Europe 2023 – Asbestos free” Social Partner Project: Asbestos Information Modules ABClean Project Cooperation with the EP, EESC and CoR National activities – EFBWW action day Cooperation with victims organisations Support for colleagues in CEE countries New Community Strategy on OSH Activities: EESC & CoR Conference: Freeing Europe Safely From Asbestos – Brussels 24 June 2015
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EP Report EESC Own Opinion Suggestions A model for the screening of asbestos Combination of programmes for energy efficiency of buildings and the removal of asbestos A specific directive for the qualification of workers Harmonisation of proceedings for the recognition and compensation – Reversal of evidence Training for labour inspectors A coordinated asbestos-programme in the new community strategy on workplance safety Action plans on European, national and regional levels are demanded Enhanced market surveillance EESC & CoR Conference: Freeing Europe Safely From Asbestos – Brussels 24 June 2015
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Needed: A Consistent EU Policy EESC & CoR Conference: Freeing Europe Safely From Asbestos – Brussels 24 June 2015 Occupational Safety and Health Market Surveillance Vocational and further training Structural Funds Waste Policy Public health Energy Efficiency in Buildings European Commission
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