EU Directives

In this section we will provide information and links to directives of note within this industry.

Physical Agents (Artificial Optical Radiation) Directive (2006/25/EC): Article 137, to implement improvements of the working environment to protect workers’ health and safety. Read the directive here

It is now considered necessary to introduce measures protecting workers from the risks associated with optical radiation, owing to its effects on the health and safety of workers, in particular damage to the eyes and to the skin.  These measures are intended not only to ensure the health and safety of each worker on an individual basis, but also to create a minimum basis of protection for all Community workers, in order to avoid possible distortions of competition … read more