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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9570
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) ep/social

Glenis Willmott report calls for tightening of protection of workers against cancer risks at work

Brussels, 20/12/2007 (Agence Europe) - In Brussels on 17 December, the European Parliament employment and social affairs committee adopted, by a large majority, the draft report by Glenis Willmott (PES, UK), backing a Europe-wide drive against exposure to new cancer-causing substances at work and measures to combat musculo-skeletal disorders, such as back pain and repetitive strain injuries.

The report calls for special attention for disabled workers and vulnerable groups, including migrant...

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