Asbestos Worker Protection Directive (EU) 2023/2668

Directive (EU) 2023/2668, adopted on 22 November 2023, amends Directive 2009/148/EC to enhance the protection of workers from asbestos exposure. It introduces revised occupational exposure limit values, emphasizes total asbestos removal as a preferred option, and sets minimum training requirements for asbestos removal workers. This aims to reduce asbestos-related diseases, particularly in construction and renovation sectors.

Record

Jurisdiction European Union
Category Building Health, Quality and Safety
Legal stage adopted
Binding status binding_eu_law
Effective date 2023-11-30
Source EUR-Lex — Directive (EU) 2023/2668