ABSTRACT
Whereas the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases, as well as occupational hygiene, are among the objectives of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;
Whereas the Council resolution of 21 January 1974 concerning a social action programme envisages an action programme for workers which aims inter alia at improvement in safety and health conditions at work;
Whereas a standing body should be envisaged to assist the Commission in the preparation and implementation of activities in the fields of safety hygiene and health protection at work and to facilitate co-operation between national administrations trades unions and employers’ organizations;
Whereas this Decision does not conflict with Article 118 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1 An Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work (hereinafter called the ‘Committee’) is hereby established.
