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This report presents a selection of the main findings of the second European survey of enterprises on new and emerging risks (ESENER-2) launched by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.
The document describes the main occupational exposure limit values and the formal legislative procedure for developing these limits at the EU,
This Code of Practice (CoP) serves the following purposes:
– It sets out good practice for the development industry to use when: Assessing on a site specific basis whether excavated materials are classified as waste or not; and determining on a site specific basis when treated excavated waste can cease to be waste for a particular use.
– It describes an auditable system to demonstrate that this CoP has been adhered to.
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the council, the European economic and social committee and the committee of the regions
This position paper sets the Committee for European Construction Equipment, CECE´s, position in view of the vacuum caused by the formal objection against EN 474-1:2006 + A4:2013. The paper identifies the related issues and gives guidance on how to best deal with these issues.
The report contains an overview of the macro economic situation in Europe, insight on the state of the construction industry, and then focusses on the construction equipment industry for an in–depth look at how the CECE sector is performing.
Green Public Procurement (GPP) is an important tool to achieve environmental policy goals relating to climate change, resource use and sustainable consumption and production – especially given the importance of public sector spending on goods and services in Europe.
Annual management plan prepared within the framework of the multi-annual strategic programme for the years 2014-2020 and after having analysed the impact of the Commission´s Strategic Framework for Health and Safety at Work.
Knowledge resource for circular economy thinking in construction sector by Construction Products Association and BRE
This report explores the relevance of the concept of the ‘circular economy’ for the Netherlands’ construction sector, and also the reverse, what the construction sector could contribute to the circular economy in general.
Presentations and reporting on the main discussion points of the High Level Tripartite Strategic Forum on construction held on April 14th.
The aim of the study, launched in January 2015, is to assess the current CDW management situation in EU Member States, identifying obstacles to recycling and potential deficiencies that could lead to non-compliance with EU waste legislation. Good practices in terms of creating conditions for increasing CDW recycling and for improving the quality of recycling and recovery will be identified and a set of recommendations to address potential barriers will be formulated. In parallel, success stories of efficient CDW management will be showcased in 6 case studies, illustrating key elements for success, as well as the necessary preconditions. Finally, the credibility of official CDW statistics will be assessed, identifying the sources of inaccuracy and proposing measures for improvement. The outcome of the study will be discussed at a seminar in March 2016 at the premises of the Commission in Brussels. The study shall be finished in April 2016.
As of 2015 Member States are obliged to separately collect paper, glass, metal and plastic with a view to foster high quality recycling of these materials. In a study on law and practise of separate collection 28 Capitals the Commission takes stock marking a starting point of intensified discussion with Member States on this crucial element of circular economy.
The objective of this study was to assist the Commission in the development of such a guidance document, based on a thorough analysis of the legislative framework, the relevant literature and, if needed, field research, and contributions from experts (from competent authorities, testing laboratories, industry and waste management practitioners).
The legislation governing waste classification was reviewed at the end of 2014 in order to adapt it to technical and scientific progress and to align, to the extent possible, to Regulation 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.
