Asks to be consulted again should the Commission intend to amend the proposal substantially or replace it with another text;. Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 2 thereof,. Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, drawn up following consultation with social partners and with the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work 2 ,. Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article of the Treaty 3 ,.
Similar steps should be taken regarding substitute fibres. Whenever a project supervisor has ascertained the presence of asbestos, that fact should be reported to the proper authorities. The technical specifications of the work to be carried out on the above premises should include the measures required to comply strictly with national and Community legislation, thus protecting not only the workers, but also users and residents. In addition, they should inform the public about current and future mining operations in the European Union.
These amendments do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objectives pursued in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 5 of the Treaty.
Asbestos was more widely used in these countries than in existing Member States, and can be found in high concentrations both internally and externally, having been used in the construction of workplaces, dwellings, places of entertainment and many other facilities, and in many cases demands a more systematic programme of removal than that laid down for the existing Member States. For the purposes of this Directive, "asbestos" means the following fibrous silicates:. When asbestos is being removed, the notification shall also include information about the period when the asbestos removal project will actually take place, and information about the measures which will be taken to limit the exposure to asbestos of the workers involved.
The notification shall be submitted prior to the start of the asbestos removal project. Each time a change occurs in working conditions which can result in a change in exposure to dust from asbestos or materials containing asbestos, a new notification must be submitted.
