Brussels, 29/06/2001 (Agence Europe) - The EU Council of Ministers formally adopted June 25 a common position on the draft directive which sets minimum health and safety conditions for employees exposed to the dangers caused by mechanical vibrations, which are today the primary source of professional illnesses. Once adopted the directive will apply to cases of vibrations transmitted to the hands and arms, especially leading to vascular problems, osteo-articular lesions or neurological or...