EU countries work to implement health and safety laws

Article Abstract:

The 1987 Single European Act acted as the catalyst in the proliferation of the European Community's occupational health and safety laws. This resulted to the standardization of technical standards by the European Commission (EC) to enable every manufacturer to enter the European Union markets. The standards consisted of safety standards for the design and construction of equipment and machinery while occupational health and safety standards were addressed under Article 118a of the Single European Act. However, the complete implementation of such laws in the EC still remains to be seen.

Laws, regulations and rules, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, European Union. European Commission

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Will unity in Europe spark a new level of fire safety?

Article Abstract:

European countries are less strict about installing fire safety equipment in their buildings as compared to buildings in the US. For example, most buildings in the UK have fewer water sprinklers and are not compartmentalized in a pattern that reduces the spread of fires. The EU is addressing building safety through its Post-Seveso Major Hazards Directive, which will require companies to conduct a risk assessment of their buildings.

Europe, International aspects, Social policy, Fire prevention

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Ukrainian mine explosion

Article Abstract:

A methane and coal dust explosion killed 80 miners in March 2000 at Barakova, Ukraine. A lack of safety equipment caused by inadequate investment is blamed for the tragedy.

Ukraine, Workplace accidents, Causes of, Accidents, Coal industry, Miners

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