COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(91) 493 final - SYN 321 
Brussels,20 December 1991 
p,;::! Amended proposal for a 
pi! COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 
glggSj; concerning minimum requirements for improving the safety 
ss? f and health protection of workers in the extractive industries 
(presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 149(3) 
of the EEC Treaty) 
Hujiiitairfi 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
Based on the Opinion adopted by the European Parliament in the 
first reading on 9 October 1991, the Commission submits to 
Council pursuant to Article 149, paragraph 3, of the EEC 
Treaty an amended proposal for a directive. 
There are two different types of proposed amendments : 
The first type comprising the majority of the 
amendments, is to incorporate findings of Lord Cullen's 
Report (report on the Public Inquiry into the Piper 
Alpha Disaster) into the proposal. The proposal had 
been completed before the publication of the said 
Report. 
The second type is of a more general kind trying to 
strengthen the improvement of health and safety of 
workers in the extractive industries. 
The layout and the aims of the amended proposal have not been 
changed. In global, the amendments tend towards improving the 
initial proposal by adding and defining some more precise 
details. 
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Having, regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in particular Article 118a thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(l), 
In Par cooperation 
nament(2), on with the European 
Having.regard to the opinion of t Economic and Social Committee(3), the 
Treaty Whereas Article 118a of the 
provides that the Council sha 
agopt, by means of Directives, 
minimum requirements for 
encouraging improvements, 
especially in the working 
environment, to ensure a better 
level of protection of the safety 
and health of workers; 
Whereas, under the terms of that Article, those directives are to avoid imposing administrative, financial and Tegal constraints in a way which would hold back the creation and development of small and medium-sized undertakings; 
Whereas the improvement of workers' 
safety, hygiene and health at work 
is an objective which should not t?e 
subordinated to purely economic 
considerations; 
Whereas Council Directive 
89/654/ÉEC of 30 November 1989 
concerning the minimum safety and 
health requirements for the 
workplace(4) does not cover the 
extractive industries; 
Whereas the 
are higher 
activities; extractive industries 
than average risk AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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Having regard to the proposal from 
the Commission, which has consul ted 
the Safety and Health Commission 
for the mining and Other Extractive 
Industries (1) 
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Whereas the oil and gas sector of 
these industries is deemed to be of 
particular importance for 
introducing improvements in the 
protection of the safety and health 
of workers; 
is an Whereas this Directive indiyidual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Council Directive 89/391/ÇEC of \2 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work(5); whereas, therefore, the provisions of the said Directive are fully applicable to the domain of the extractive industries without prejudice to more restrictive and/or specific 
Brovisions contained in this irective; 
Whereas this Di a practical realization of t of the internal of the extract defined by 74/326/EEC of 2 extension of th of the Mines Commission to extracting indus rective con aspect o 
he social d market, in 
ive ipdust 
Council 
7 June 1974 e responsi Safety and all 
tries(6); stitutes f the imension respect rie§ as Decision 
on the bilities 
Health mineral-
Whereas it is considered appropriate that the scope of activities comprised in the present Directive be identical with the scope of activities concerned by Decision 74/326/EEC. 
Whereas according to Decision 
74/32Ç/ÇEC the surface back-up 
faciTities of mines and quarries 
not essential to 
extraction in the 
of the word or 
of the extracted 
_ _ _ _ sale are not to be 
considered extractive industries, 
and are therefore within the scope 
or the Directive 89/654/EEC, which are 
prospecting, 
strict sense 
preparation 
materials for 
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE : 
SECTION I AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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General Provisions 
Article 1 
Subject 
1. This Directive, which is an individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC, lays down minimum requirements for the safety and health protection of workers in the extractive industries as defined in Article 2. 
2. The provisions of Directiye 89/391/EEC are fully applicable to the domain referred to in paragraph 1, without prejudice to more restrictive and/or specific provisions contained in this Directive. 
Article 2 
Definitions 
...For the 
Directive : purpose of this 
"Extractive industries" shall be 
taken to mean the activities of 
prospecting and of extraction in 
the strict sense of the word as 
well as of preparation of 
extracted materialç for sale but 
not the processing of such 
extracted materials. 
"workplace" means the whole area intended to houçe workstations in which work is carried out including the immediate and ancillary activities and facilities of the extractive industries including sanitary equipment. rest rooms and accommodation where provided to which workers have access in the course of their work. 
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Obligations of the employer 
Article 3 
General obligations 
1. To safeguard the safety and 
health of workers, the employer 
shall take the necessary 
measures to ensure that: 
- workplaces are designed, 
constructed. equipped, commissioned, operated and 
maintained in such a way that workers can perform the work assigned to them without danger 
to themselves and/or others, 
responsible 
present du» .. „ 
manned workplaces, supervision is present during operation of 
work involving a special risk is 
entrusted only to sgitably 
qualified stafr and carried out 
in accordance 
instructions given, with the 
all safety instructions are comprehensible to the workers concerned, 
appropriate first-aid facilities 
are provided, 
any relevant safety are performed at intervals. exercises regular AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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2. Prior to the commencement of work, and when changes are made during . prospection and/or extraction of minerals, the employer shall forward to the responsible authorities: 
the name of the person or 
corporate body who assumes 
responsibility for the 
health and safety of all 
operations and personnel, 
whether direct employees or 
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2. The employer shall report forthwith to the responsible authorities fatal and serious occupational accidents and dangerous occurrences. 
Article 4 
Protection against fire, explosions 
and health endangering atmospheres 
The employer shall take measures 
appropriate to the nature of the 
operation to protect against, 
detect and combat the starting and 
propagation of fires and explosions 
as well as the occurrence of 
explosive and/or health-endangering 
atmospheres. 
Article 5 
Escape and rescue facilities 
To ensure that workers have adequate opportunities for leaving all workplaces promptly and safely in the event of danger the employer shall provide and maintain appropriate means for escape and rescue. 
Article 6 
Communication, warning and alarm AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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employees of contractors at an installation or a site for the prospection and/or extraction of minerals. 
a document where the risks 
at an installation or a site 
for the prospection and/or 
extraction of minerals are 
assessed from the concept 
apt} design stage in an 
objective manner in order to 
achieve the goals set down 
in this Directive and in its 
annexeç and to follow the 
laid down in 
Article 9 
Directive Provisions 
rticle 6 
and Article 
89/391/EEC. (^of' 
3. The employer shall report forthwith to the responsible authorities fatal and serious occupational accidents and dangerous occurrences and give an account of the measures taken to prevent any repetition. 
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systems 
The employer shall take measures to provide tne necessary warning and other communication systems to enable aid, escape, evacuation and rescue immediately, in case of need. 
Article 7 
Provision of sanitary equipment and 
rest rooms 
ft The employer shall provide and 
maintain appropriate sanitar 
equipment and rest rooms, and 
appropriate, accommodation. 
Article 8 
Information of workers 
Without prejudice to Article 10 of Directive 89/391/EEC. workers and/or their representatives shall be informed of all measures to be taken concerning safety and health at the workplaces in particular of those relating to the implementation of Articles 3 to 7. 
Article 9 AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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Article 8a 
Health Surveillance 
Health surveillance of workers as defined in Article 14 of Directive 89/391/EEC must be carried out prior to the assigning of workers to duties related/ to the activities referred to in article 2 and at regular intervals thereafter. 
These health checks may in no circumstances involve tne worker in financial cost as laid down in Articles 6 and 14 of Directive 89/391 EEC 
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Consultation of workers and 
workers' participation 
Consultation and participation of workers and/or of their representatives shall take place in accordance with Article 11 of Directive 89/391/EEC on the matters covered by this Directive. 
SECTION III 
Requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers 
Article 10 
Exploration for and exploitation of minerals by means of boreholes 
1. Workplaces concerned the exploration for and exploitation of minerals by means of boreholes used for the first time after 31 Qecember 1992 must satisfy the minimum safety and health requirement laid down in the Annex. 
3. Workplaces already in use before 31 December 1992 must satisfy the minimum safety and health requirements laid down in the Annex as soon as possible and at the latest five years after that date. 
When workplaces undergo 
modifications, extensions and/or 
conversions after 31 December 
1992, the employer shall take 
the measures necessary to ensure 
that those modifications, 
extensions and/or conversions 
are in compliance with the 
corresponding minimum 
requirements laid down in the 
Annex. 
Article 11 
In accordance with the procedure 
laid down in Article 118a of the AMENDED PROPOSAL^ PURSUANT TO THE 
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safety shall 
and ad??S 
hea requirements corresponding to those 
established in Article 10 of this 
Directive for .the exploration for 
and exploitation of minerals by 
means of boreholes in relation to 
the exploration for and 
exploitation of minerals in mines 
and quarries. 
SECTION IV 
Other provisions 
Article 12 
Amendments to the Annex 
Amendments to the Annex as a result of: 
the adoption of Directives, technical harmonization and standardization and/or 
technical progress, changes in international regulations or specifications, and new findings, 
shall be adopted in accordance 
with the procedure laid down in 
1CH Article 17 of 
89/391/EEC Directive 
Article 13 
Final provisions 
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 December 1992 and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. 
adopt shall contain theçe When Member States provisions, these 
a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 17 of Directive 89/391/EEC. On such occasions the Commission shall consult the Safety and Health Commission for the Mining and other Extractive Industries. 
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official procédure shall be States. ^publication. „ The for such reference adopted by Member 
2. The .Member States shall 
communicate to the Commission 
thetexts of the. provisions of 
national law which they have 
flready adopted or adopt in the 
field governed by this 
Directive. 
3. Member States shall report to the Commission every five years on the practical implementation of the provisions of this Directive, indicating the points of view of employers and workers. 
...The Commission shall inform the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee ana the Safety and Health Commission for the Mining and Other Extractive Industries. 
Article 14 
This Directive 
Member States. 
ANNEX 
Minimum requirements for the safety and protection of workers extractive industries with the exploration for exploitation of minerals of boreholes is addressed to the 
improving 
health 
in the 
concerned 
and the 
by means 
A: Common requirements applicable 
to the onshore and offshore 
sectors 
1..Preliminary note 
The obligations laid down in 
this Annex apply whenever 
required by the featgres of the 
workplace, the activity, the 
circumstances or the hazard. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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1..Preliminary note 
Hit: obligations 
Annex a 
required by the 
workplace, the 
circumstances or laid down in 
pply whenever 
features of the 
activity, the 
the hazard or 
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by the riçk assessment mentioned 
under Article 3 paragraph 2. 
la. Risk Assessment 
2. Stability and solidity 
Workplaces must be designed, 
constructed, erected, operated, 
supervised and maintained to 
withstand the , environmental 
forces anticipated and have a 
structure and solidity 
appropriate to the nature of 
their use. 
3. Organisation and Supervision 
3.1 Organisation of the 
workplace 
3.1.1. Workplaces must be organized so as to provide adequate protection against hazards. They must be kept clean, with any hazardous Without prejudice (2). 9 and 10 89/J91/EEC the apply to Articles 6 „ of Directive following shall 
The risk assessment as mentioned under Article 3, paragraph 2 must demonstrate to the responsible authority that certain objectives have been met, including: 
that the safety management 
at the workplace or 
installation or site is 
adequate to ensure that the 
deçign, operation and maintenance of the 
workplace,, installation or 
site and its equipment are saTe « 
that the hazards of the workplace or installation or site and the risks to personnel have been identified and appropriate controls provided. 
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substances or deposits removed or controlled in such a way that they do not pose any j threat to the health and safety of the workforce. 
3.1.2. Workstations must be economically designed and constructed taking into account the need for workers to be. aware of relevant operations at their Workstations. 
3.1.3. Areas within which there is a particular hazard must be delineated and warning signs placed. 
3.2. Person in charge 
Every 
manned __ _.. 
under,the charge of a 
who has the skilTs workplace which is must at all times be 
person 
.... and competence suitable for the appointment, and who is authorized by the employer. 
3.3. Competent Persons 
....At every workplace which is 
manned there must be 
provided a sufficient number 
of competent persons havi 
the abilities and 
experience 
perform the 
they are assigned. tfii 
necessary to 
tasks to which 
3.4. Supervision 
To ensure workers' safety 
and health protection during 
all operations undertaken, 
the necessary supervision 
must be provided. 
Supervision may only be 
exercised by responsible and 
properly trained persons 
appointed by and on behalf 
of the employer. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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At every workplace which is staffed there must be provided a sufficient number of competent persons having the necessary abilities, experience and training recognised by the responsible authorities to perform the tasks to which they are assigned. 
To ensure workers' safety 
and health protection during 
all operations undertaken, 
the necessary supervision 
must be provided. 
Supervision may only be 
exercised by responsible 
persons, properly trained to 
standards recognised by the 
responsible authorities and 
appointed by and on behalf 
or the employer. 
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3.5. Information, instruction and 
training 
Workers must be given the necessary information, instruction training and retraining to ensure their health ana safety. 
3.6. Written Instructions 
3.7 Written 
specifyi 
observed instructions ying practices to be __„_ ed to ensure the safety of workers and the safe use of equipment must be provided for every workplace. These must include information on the use of emergency equipment and the action to be taken in the event of an emergency on or near the workplace. 
Safe Systems of Work and Work Permits 
Safe systems of work shall be implemented at every workplace. These „ shall include a system of work permits where hazardous activities are undertaken, or where ysually straightforward activities may interact with other activities to produce serious hazards. Çuch permits must be authorized by a responsible person prior to the commencement of work, The permit must specify the conditions to be fulfilled andL the precautions to be taken before, during the work and AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
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Workers must be given the necessary information, instruction, training and retraining to ensure their health and safety. The employer must ensure that workers are instructed in the language used in emergencies to ensure that they , do not hazard themselves or others. Written instructions must be made available in such languages as are necessary to ensure that they can be understood by all those employed at a worksite or installation. 
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4. 
4.1 
4.2 
4.3 after its completion. 
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment and Plant 
General 
Without prejudice to Blotter 89/392/EEÇ and 89/655/EEC mechanical, and electrical equipment and plant must be designed, constructed. installed, commissioned, operated and maintained so as to ensure safe operation. If located in an area within which danger of fire or explosion from ignition of gas, vapour or volatile liquid exists or is likely to exist, it must be suitable for use in that area. Equipment must, where appropriate, be fitted with suitable protective devices and fail-safe systems. 
Mechanical 
Plant Equipment and 
All equipment and plant must be of good construction, sound material, adequate strength and free from patent defect and suitable for the purpose for which it is used. 
Electrical equipment and installations 
All electrical equipment and installations must be sufficient in size and power for the work for which it is to be used ano" so designed, constructed, installed and as to prevent protected 
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3.8. The employer must .organise 
regular audits of his safety 
management system to ensure 
that the requirements of 
this directive are adhered 
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5. Maintenance 
5.1. General maintenance 
There shall be in force a 
suitable scheme providing 
for the systematic 
examination, maintenance, 
appropriate, 
mechanical and 
equipment and and where 
testing of 
electrical 
plant. 
All maintenance, examination 
and testing of any part of 
the plant and equipment must 
be carried out by a 
competent person. Records of 
examinations and tests must 
be made and kept in an 
appropriate manner. 
5.2. Safety Equipment Maintenance 
Safety equipment must be maintained ready for use and in good order at all times. Maintenance must be undertaken with due regard to operations, to ensure that adequate protection is provided. 
6. Lifting Equipment, Crane 
Operations - Safety 
Precautions 
Every lifting appliance or 
piece of lifting gear must 
be plainly marked with its 
safe working load or loads. 
No lifting appliance or 
piece of lifting gear may be 
operated in excess of the 
safe working load. 
Every lifting appliance and every piece of lifting gear must be thoroughly examined and, where necessary, tested by a competent person at appropriate intervals and after substantial 
modifications or following any repair. Records of examinations and test§ must be made and kept in an appropriate manner. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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Only specially approved equipment and procedures may be used for the lifting of persons. 
7. Well Control 
Suitable well control 
equipment must be provided 
for use during well 
operations to protect 
against blowouts. 
Arrangements for such 
equipment shall take into 
account the prevailing well 
and operational conditions. 
8. Protection against hazardous atmospheres and explosion protection 
8.1. Efficient means must be provided and used for detecting the presence and for measuring the concentration of hazardous and/or potentially explosiv atmospheres. ve 
Where the circumstances so require monitoring devices measuring gas concentrations at specified places automatically and continuously, automatic alarms and devices to cut off power automatically from electrical installations and internal combustion engines must be provided. 
The results of automatic 
measurements must be 
recorded and preserved for a 
period of 12 months. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
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Where appropriate, the 
results of automatic 
measurements must be 
recorded and preserved for a 
specified period. 
The risk assessment 
mentiQned under paragraph la 
must include a statement as 
to what automatic 
measurements are recorded 
ape) the period of time for 
which these measurements 
shall be preserved. 
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8.2. Protection against hazardous 
atmospheres 
8.2.1. Appropriate measures must be 
provided to extract at 
source and remove 
accumulations of hazardous 
atmospheres, if these are or 
may be present. The system 
must be capable of 
dispersing any such gases in 
a manner which avoids the 
contamination of other areas 
of the installation by those 
gases. 
8.2.2. Without prejudice to 
Directive 89/656/EEC (7) and 
where workers may be 
endangered by atmospheres 
which are hazardous to 
health, appropriate and 
sufficient breathing and 
resuscitation eguipment must 
be provided. A sufficient 
number of persons must be 
constantly available to 
operate such equipment. 
Protective equipment must be 
suitably stored and 
maintained. 
8.2.3. Where hydrogen sulphide or 
other toxic gases are or 
maybe present, a gas 
protection plan detailing 
the protective equipment ana 
the preventative measures 
must be available for the 
relevant authorities. 
8.3. Explosion protection 
8.3.1. All necessary measures must 
be taken to prevent the 
occurrence and accumulation 
of potential 
atmospheres. ly explosive 
8.3.2. In areas subject to an 
explosion hazard all 
necessary measures must be 
taken to prevent „ the 
ignition of explosive 
atmospheres. 
8.3.3. An explosion protection plan 
detailing the equipment and 
measures required must be 
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9. 
9.1 
9.2. 
9.3. 
9.4 
9.5. 
9.6. 
9.7. Emergency routes and exits 
In the event of danger, it must be possible for workers to evacuate the workplace quickly and as safely as possible. 
Every general area must have at least two separate escape routes çituated as far apart as possible and leading to a safe area, a safe L"" point or station. e assembly abandonment 
Emergency routes and exits must remain clear and lead as directly as possible to the open air, to a safe area, a safe assembly point or to an abandonment station. 
The number, distribution and dimensions of the emergency routes and exits depend on the use, equipment and dimensions of the workplaces and the maximum number of persons that may be present. 
Emergency doors must either open outwards or if this is not possible, be designed as sliding doors. 
Emergency doors should not be so locked or fastened that they cannot be easily and immediately opened by any person who may require to use them in an emergency. 
Emergency doors must not be locked by key. 
The emergency routes and exits, and the traffic routes and doors giving access to them, must be free from obstruction so that they can be used at any time without hindrance. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF " OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
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9.8. 
9.9. 
10. 
10.1 
10.2 
11. 
11.1 Emergency r 
iring 
e provided requiring 
lighting 
intensify in 
lighting fails. routeç and exits illumination must with of emergency 
adequate case the 
Specific emergency routes 
and exits must be indicated 
by signs in accordance with 
Directive 77/576/EEC (8). 
Ventilation workplaces of enclosed 
Steps shall be taken to ensure that there is sufficient fresh air in enclosed workplaces, having regard to the working methods used and the 
ysical demands placed on e workers. IMC 
If a yentilatipn 
used, it shall be 
in working order. syçtem is maintained 
Any breakdown must be indicated by the, control system where this is necessary for worker's health. 
Air-conditioning ., .or mechanical ventilation installations must be used in such a way that workers are not exposed to draughts which cause discomfort. 
Any deposit likely to create 
an immediate danger to the 
health of workers by 
polluting the atmosphere 
must be removed without 
delay. 
Room Temperature 
During working hours, the 
temperature , in . rooms 
containing workstations, must 
be suitable for, workers, 
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11.2. 
11.3 
12. 
12.1. 
12.2. 
12.3. the workers. 
The temperature in rest areas, rooms for duty staff, sanitary , facilities, canteens and first aid rooms must.be^ appropriate to the particular purpose of such areas. 
Windows, skylights and glass 
partitions should allow 
effects of excessive sunlight in workplaces to be avoided, having regard to the nature of the work and of the workplace. 
Floors, walls, roofs of rooms ceilings and 
Moors of workplaces must be fixed, stable, not slippery and free of dangerous bumps, holes or slopes. 
containing Rooms workstations must oe 
adequately insulated. bearing in mind the type of 
undertaking involved and the 
physical activity of the 
workers. 
The surfaces of floors, walls and ceilings in rooms must be such that they can be kept at an appropriate " J ' of standard of hygiene. 
Transparent or translucent walls and in particular all glass partitions, in rooms or in the vicinity of workplaces and traffic routes must be clearly indicated. These must be made of safety material or be shielded from such places or traffic routes to preyent workers from coming into contact with walls or being injured should the walls shatter. 
12.4. Access to roofs made of non 
load bearing materials must v\ 
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13. 
14. 
14.1 
14.2. 
15. 
15.1. 
15.2 be controlled. Suitable 
equipment must be provided 
to ensure that requisite 
work there can be carried 
out in a safe manner. 
Natural 
lighting and artificial 
Every 
provided lighting 
supplying sufficient 
health and 
therein. 
installation 
arranged to workplace must be 
throughout with capable of 
illumination to ensure the 
safety of persons The lighting 
must be ensure that 
operational control areas, escape routes, embarkation areas and hazardous areas remain illuminated in both normal and emergency conditions. 
Windows and skylights 
Windows, skylights and 
ventilation devices which 
are meant to be opened, 
adjusted or secured must be 
such that these operations 
can be carried out safely. 
They must not be positioned 
so as to constitute a hazard 
to workers when open. 
It must be possible to clean windows and skylights without risk. 
Doors and gates 
The position, 
dimensions . of number and 
doors and 
gates, and the materials 
used in their construction 
must be determined by the 
nature and use of the rooms 
or areas. 
Transparent doors and gates 
must be appropriately marked 
at a conspicuous location. 
15.3. Swing doors and gates must AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
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(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) FROM THE 
15.4. 
15.5 
15.6 
15.7. be. transparent or have suitable see-through panels. 
Where there is a ganger that workers may be injured if doors or gates with transparent or translucent surfaces shatter then these must be protected against breakage. 
Sliding doors must be fitted with safety devices to prevent them from being derailed and falling over. 
Doors and 
upwards must be fitted witl 
a mechanism to secure them 
from falling back. gates, opening 
Doors along escape routes 
must be appropriately 
marked. It must be possible 
to open them at any time. 
15.8. Doors for pedestrians must 
be provided in the immediate 
of any vicinity _. 
intended primaril 
vehicle traffic, unless gates primarily for 
fie, unless it is safe for pedestrians to pass through. Such doors must be clearly marked and kept free of obstruction. 
15.9. Mechanical doorç and gates must function in such a way that the risk of accident to workers is minimized. 
They must be fitted with 
easily identifiable and 
accessible emergency stop 
devices. Unless they open 
automatically in the event 
of a power failure, it must 
also be possible to open 
them manually. 
15.10. Where chains are used to constrain access at any place. these should be clearly visible and 
appropriately identified by signs denoting any prohibition or warning. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative 
given in this column, 
unchanged) version 
the text is 
is 
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16. Traffic routes 
16.1. It must be possible to reach workplaces without danger and leave them quickly and safely in an emergency. 
16.2. Traffic routes and/or access 
routes, including stairs, 
fixed ladders and loading 
ramps, must be so located 
and of such dimensions that 
they are safe and do not 
represent a danger to 
workers employed in the 
vicinity. 
16.3. The dimensions of routes used for pedestrian traffic ang7or goods traffic must be suitable for the number of potential uçers and the type of undertaking. 
A sufficient safety 
clearance must be provided 
for pedestrians, if vehicles 
are used on traffic routes. 
Sufficient clearance must t>e allowed between vehicle traffic routes and doors, gates, passages for pedestrians, corridors and staircases. 16.4. 
16.5. Where the use arid equipment of rooms so requires traffic or açceçs routes must be clearly identified for the protection of workers. 
16.6. Where road vehicles enter the workplace, traffic regulations must be established as necessary. 
17. Dangerous areas 
17.1. Qanger areas must be clearly indicated. 
17.2. Unauthorized access to 
workplaces, with dangerous 
areas, including those where 
there is a risk of objects 
or workers falling must 
where possible be prevented. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
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(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) THE 
17.3 
18. 
18.1. 
18.2. 
19. 
19.1. 
19.2. 
19.3. 
20. 
20.1. Appropriate measures must be 
taken to ensure the 
protection of health and 
safety of workers authorized 
to enter dangerous areas. 
Room dimensions and air space in rooms - freedom of movement at the workstation 
Workrooms 
sufficient must surface have area, 
height and air space to allow workers to perform their work without risk to their safety, health or well-being. 
The space available to 
workers at their workstation 
must be such to allow 
sufficient freedom of 
movement as well as to 
perform their work safely. 
Rest Rooms 
Where the safety or health or numbers of workers so requires, workers must be provided with an easily accessible rest room. 
This provision does not 
aPP]y. where the workers are 
employed in offices or 
similar workrooms providing 
equivalent relaxation during 
breaks. 
Rest rooms must be large enough for the number of workers and equipped with an adequate number of tables and seats with backs. 
Appropriate measures must be 
introduced in rest rooms for 
the protection of non-
smokers against tobacco 
smoke. 
Outdoor workplaces 
Workstations, traffic routes AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
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COMMISSION 
(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) THE 
20.2 
20.3 
21 
22 and other areas or 
installations outdoors which 
are used or occupied by the 
workers in the course of 
their activity must be 
organized in such a way that 
pedestrians and vehicles can 
circulate safely. 
Workplaces outdoors 
adequately lit by artificia 
lighting if ' 
adequate. muct.be 
y artificial 
daylight is not 
When workers are employed at 
workstations outdoors, such 
workstations must as far as 
possible be arranged so that 
workers: 
are protected against 
inclement weather; 
are protected from slips, falls and if necessary against falling objects; 
are not exposed to harmful 
noise levels or to 
harmful external influences 
such as gases, vapour or 
dust; 
are able to leave their 
workstations swiftly in 
the event of danger or can 
rapidly be assisted so to 
do. 
Pregnant women mothers and nursing 
Pregnant women and nursing mothers must be able to lie down to rest in appropriate conditions. 
Handicapped workers 
Workplaces must be organized 
to take account of 
handicapped workers, if 
necessary. 
This provision 
particular to tfil11 es in 
doors, AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
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COMMISSION PROPOSAL FROM THE 
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1. 
1.1. 
1.2 
1.3 
1.4 
1.5 
2. passageways, staircaçes, 
showers, washbasins, 
lavatories ancj workstations 
used or occupied directly by 
handicapped persons. 
B. Special applicable to sector requirements 
the onshore 
Mre detection and fire fighting 
Wherever workplaces are being designed, constructed, equipped, commissioned, operated or maintained adequate measures must be taken to prevent fires starting and spreading from the sources identified in a safety assessment as referred to in Articles 6, 9. 10 of Directive 8§/391/EEC(5). Provision must be màçje for fast and effective fire fighting. 
Workplaces must be equipped 
with appropriate fire-
fIghting equipment and with 
fire detectors and alarm 
systems, as necessary. 
equipment Fire-fighting 
intended for 
must be easily access 
simple to use and where 
necessary, protected from 
damage. general use lble, 
A fire protection plan detailing the precautions to be taken in accordance with Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6 appropriate to protect against, detect and combat tne outbreak and spread of fires must be kept on site. 
The equipment must be 
indicated by signs .in 
accordance with Directive 
77/576/EEC(8). 
Remote Control 
Emergencies in OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative 
given in this column, 
unchanged) version 
the text is 
is 
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(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) 
3. 
3.1 
3.2 
3.3 
4. 
5. Equipment identified „ as necessary by a safety assessment must be capable of remote control at suitable locations in the event of an emergency. Remote control equipment must be able to control the isolation and blowdown of wells, plant and pipelines. 
Communication, General and :mergency 
Every, workpl with: normal! ace must I manned provided 
a) an audio-visual .system capable or transmitting an alarm indication to every manned part of the workplace as necessary. 
b) where appropriate . a system capable of x being heard distinctly at all parts of the installation where persons are frequently present. 
Facilities for raising an alarm must be^ provided at suitable locations. 
When persons , are present on workplaces which are not normally manned, communication systems appropriate to the circumstances must be provided. 
Safe Assembly Muster List Points and 
The need for specifying safe assembly. points . and maintaining muster lists, must be evaluated and where required the necessary action taken. 
Means of Evacuation and 
Escape AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is given in, this column, the text is unchanged) 
ORIGINAL 
COMMISSION PROPOSAL 
(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) FROM THE 
5.1 
5.2 
5.3 Workers must be trained 
the appropriate actions 
be taken in emergencies. in 
to 
Rescue equipment must be 
provided at readily 
accessible and appropriately 
sited places and kept ready 
or use. 
Where escape routes are difficult and where irrespirable atmospheres are or may be present self-contained escape apparatus must be provided for immediate use at the workstation. 
Safety Exercises 
On normaTl un normally manned 
workplaces safety exercises 
must be held at regular 
intervals. In these 
exercises, amongst other 
matters, each person at the 
Korkplace to whom duties 
ave been assigned in the 
event of emergency involving 
the use, handling or 
operation of emergency 
equipment, is instructed and 
examined. Where relevant, 
these persons should also be 
exercised in the correct 
use, handling or operation 
of that equipment. 
7. Sanitary equipment 
7.1. Changing rooms and lockers 
7.1.1. Appropri ate changi ng rooms 
must be provided for workers 
if they have to wear special 
work clothes and where, for 
reasons of health and 
propriety, they cannot be 
expected to change in 
another room. Changing rooms 
must be easily accessible, 
have sufficient capacity and 
be provided with seating. A AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
; OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
\0F 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative 
given in this column, 
unchanged) version is 
the text is 
On normally staffed 
workplaces safety exercises 
must be held at regular 
intervals. In these 
exercises, amongst other 
matters, each person at the 
work place to whom such 
duties have been assigned in 
the event of emergency 
involving the use, handling 
or operation of emergency 
equipment, must be 
instructed and examined in 
the execution of such duties 
to a standard which meets 
with the satisfaction of the 
responsible authority. Where 
relevant these persons so 
assigned should also be 
exercised in the correct 
use, handling or operation 
of that equipment. 
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7.1.2. Changing rooms 
sufficiently large 
7.1.3 
7.2 
7.2.1 
7.2.2 facilities 
worker to 
clothes 
hours, 
made to must be 
„. and have 
to enable each 
lock away his 
during working 
Provision must be 
enable wet working clothes to be dried. 
If circumstances so require 
lockers for work clothes 
must be separate from those 
for ordinary clothes. 
Provisions must be made for either separate changing rooms or separate use of changing rooms for men and women. 
Showers facilities and washing 
Where required by the nature 
of the work or for health 
reasons an adequate and a 
suitable number of showers 
must be provided for 
workers. 
Provisions must be made for 
either separate shower rooms 
or separate use of shower 
rooms for men and women. 
The shower rooms must permit each worker to wash without hindrance in suitably hygienic conditions. The showers must be equipped with hot and cold running water. 
7.2.3. Where showers. are, not required according to 7.2.1. washbasins with hot and cold running water must be provided in the vicinity of workstations. 
7.2.4. Where the rooms, housing the 
showers or washbasins are 
separate from the changing 
rooms, there must be easy 
communication between the 
two. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
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MMm PR0P0SAL FR0M 
(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) THE 
7.3. Lavatories and washbasins 
Separate facilities must be provided in the vicinity ot workstations, restrooms, changing rooms and rooms housing. showers or washbasins with an adequate nuimer .of lavatories and washbasins. 
Provisions must be made for separate lavatories or separate use of lavatories for men and women. 
8. 
8.1 
8.2 
8.3 
8.4 First aid facilities 
First aid equipment must be available in all places where working conditions require it. 
This equipment must be 
suitably marked and easily 
accessible. 
The first aid equipment 
provided must be fitting to 
the operation, Where 
appropriate, a suitable room 
where first aid can be given 
to injured persons must be 
provide^. Clearly visible 
first aid instruction in the 
event of accidents must be 
displayed in this room. 
must be ial first First aid rooms fitted with essent 
aid installations and equipment and be easily accessible for stretchers. 
They must be signposted in 
accordance with Directive 
77/576/EEC. 
A suitable number of persons 
must be trained in the use 
of the first aid equipment 
provided. 
C: SPECIAL 
APPLICABLE TO 
SECTOR REQUIREMENTS THE OFFSHORE AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative 
given in this column, 
unchanged) version 
the text is 
is 
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(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) THE 
1. 
1.1 
1.2 
1.3 
1.4 Fire detection 
fighting and fire 
Appropriate precautions, as 
identified by a safety 
assessment, must be 
undertaken to protect 
against, detect and combat, 
tne outbreak and spread of 
fires. Where appropriate 
fire breaks should be 
provided for the purpose of 
segregating fire risk areas. 
Adequate fire detection and 
protection systems, fire-
fighting systems and alarms 
must be provided on all 
workplaces in accordance 
with the risks identified in 
a safety assessment. These 
may include but are not 
limited to: 
- fire detection systems 
- fire alarms 
- fire water mains 
- fire hydrant and hoses 
- water deluge systems and iif( water monitors 
- automatic systems sprinkler 
- gas extinguishant systems 
- foam systems * 
- portable fire 
extinguishers 
- fireman's equipment 
Fire-fighting equipment intended for general use must be easily accessible, simple to use and where necessary, protected from damage. 
A fire protection plan detailing the precautions appropriate to protect against, detect and combat the outbreak of fires must AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
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mmioH PROPOSAL 
(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) THE 
1.5, 
1.6 
2. 
2.1 
3. 
3.1 be kept on the workplace. 
Emergency systems must be so 
segregated or otherwise 
afforded protection from 
accidental events to the 
extent necessary to ensure 
that the emergency functions 
remain operational in an 
emergency. Where appropriate 
such systems shall be 
duplicated. 
The. equipment must l?e 
indicated by signs in 
accordance with Directive 
77/576/EEC(8). 
Remote Control Emergencies in 
Equipment, identified as necessary by a safety assessment, must be capable of remote control at suitable locations in the event of an emergency. Such equipment must include the systems for ventilation, emergency shut-down of equipment which could give rise to ignition, the prevention of the escape of flammable liquids and gas. fire protection and well control. 
Communication: General and 
Emergency 
Every normal 1 workplace must with: & manned 
provided 
an audio-visual çystem capable of transmitting an alarm indication to every manned part of the workplace as necessary. 
address 
being %\ capable of being heard 
distinctly at all parts of 
the installation where 
persons are frequently 
present and aural 
communication is 
practicable. 
a system capable .of 
maintaining communication AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative 
given in this column, 
unchanged) version 
the text is 
is 
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COMMISSION PROPOSAL FROM THE 
(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) 
3.2 
3.3 
3.4 
4. 
4.1 with the shore and the emergency services. 
Such systems must be capable 
of remaining operational in 
the event of an emergency. 
The public address system 
should be supplemented by 
communication systems which 
are not reliant on 
vulnerable power supplies. 
Facilities for raisin 
alarm must be provide 
suitable locations. an at 
When wnen pe workpja normal! ersons are present on ces which are not 
|y communications appropriate circumstances provided. 
Safe Assembly 
Muster List manned, systems to the must be 
Points and 
All necessary measures must 
be taken to protect 
abandonment stations and 
safe assembly points from 
heat, smoke and the effects 
of explosion. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THF 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMLNI 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
4.1 
4.2 All necessary measures must 
be taken to protect refuges 
(abandonment stations and 
safe assembly points) from 
heat, smoke and the effects 
of explosion. 
These measures which shall ensure safe refuge for all personnel for a time sufficient to permit their safe and full evacuation, shall be determined in the light of the risk assessment mentioned in Section A, paragraph la. 
These measures shall also include the protection of personnel using routes to or from a refuge whether by means; of the layout of the escape routes in relation to the location of hazardous areas or by means of specific protection of the escape routes from the effects of fire, smoke or explosion. 
At least one such 
assembly point shall safe 
be in 
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(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) ORIGINAL 
COMMISSION THE 
4.2. Each safe assembly point 
must be as close as possible 
to its associated 
abandonment stations and 
have sufficient space to 
accommodate all persons 
assigned to the station or 
stations. 
4.3. Safe assembly points and abandonment stations must be readily accessible from accommodation and work areas. 
4.4. A list °f the personnel on a workplace must be maintained at all times. Every person on the workplace must be allocated a safe assembly point. Records of persons assigned to different abandonment stations must be separately maintained and displayed. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative 
given in this column, 
unchanged) version 
the text is 
is 
the form of a temporary safe 
refuge which shall be a 
centre from which the 
emergency can be assessed 
and controlled. For this 
purpose the temporary .safe 
refuge shall , be equipped 
with a control center which 
should contain minimum 
facilities as specified in 
the risk assessment and a 
radio room which may be 
located within the 
accommodation area, 
notwithstanding the general 
provision on the separation 
of accommodation from any 
workplace. 
At least one of such refuges 
shall be an emergency centre 
from which the emergency can 
be assessed and controlled. 
For this purpose that refuge 
shall be equipped as 
indicated in the risk 
assessment with a control 
centre containing the 
minimum facilities as 
specified in the risk 
assessment including a radio 
room which may be located 
within the accommodation 
area, notwithstanding the 
general provision on the 
separation of accommodation 
from any workplace. 
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4.5 
5.1 
5.2 A record of persons assigned 
special duties in the event 
of an emergency must be 
provided and displayed at 
suitable locations on the 
workplace and noted in .the 
written instructions 
referred to in section A 
under 3.6. 
Means of Escape Evacuation and 
Workers must be trained in the appropriate actions to be taken in emergencies. 
Workers must be given 
suitable training in 
survival techniques. 
5.3. Suitable and sufficient 
means of evacuation in an 
emergency and means of 
escape direct to the sea 
must be provided on every 
workplace. 
5.4. A safety assessment must be undertaken and an emergency 
plan developed 
overboard and 
evacuation 
Standby vessels 
available and 
suitably equip 
lives. for man workplace situations. must be 
must be equipped to save AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO I HE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version 
given in this column, the text 
unchanged) is 
is 
5.1 
5.2 
5.4. Workers must be trained in 
the appropriate actions to 
be taken in emergencies. In 
addition to general 
emergency training workers 
should receive workplace-
specific training which 
should be specified in that 
workplace's risk assessment. 
Workers 
suitable must be given training in survival techniques and be in possession of a current certificate recognised by the responsible authority. 
A risk assessment must be undertaken and an emergency plan developed for person overboard and workplace evacuation „ situations. Standby vessels must be stationed sufficiently close to an installation or installations in order that they may respond with adequate speed in any emergency. A required response time should be respon: 
included in 
assessment 
installation, 
vessels must 
designed and 
save lives the risk 
of any 
Standby 
be suitably 
equipped to 
and recover personnel from the sea. 
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5.5. The minimum requirements for every survival craft (life­boat), life-raft, life-buoy and .life-jacket which is provided are that they: 
- be suitable ana1 equipped to maintain life for a sufficient time; 
- be of sufficient number 
for all the workers likely 
to be present; 
- be of a type suitable for the workplace; 
be properly constructed of suitable materials having regard to its life-saving function and the circumstances in which it may be used and kept ready for use; and 
be of such colour as will 
make it conspicuous when 
in use, and equipped with 
devices such that the user 
can use them to attract 
the attention of rescuers. 
5.6. Adeguate life-saving 
appliances must be available 
for immediate use. 
6. Safety Exercises 
jy manned 
workplaces safety exercises 
must be held at regular 
intervals in which: 
- all persons on the 
workplace to whom duties 
have been assigned 
involving the use. 
handling or operation of AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT^JO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OBf OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative 
given in this column, 
unchanged) version 
the text is 
is 
The risk assessment must 
fully consider the role of 
helicopters in any offshore 
emergency and must provide 
for the use 
necessary. as and when 
all persons on the workplace to whom duties have been assigned involving the use. handling or operation of 
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7. emergency equipment must 
be instructed and examined 
in the execution of such 
duties. Where relevant 
they . should be also 
exercised in the correct 
use. handling or operation 
of that equipment; 
- all , emergency equipment used in the drill is examined, cleaned and, where appropriate, recharged or replaced and all portable equipment so used is returned to the place where it is ordinarily kept; 
- survival craft are tested for operation. 
Sanitary equipment 
7.1. Changing rooms and lockers 
7.1.1. Where workers special work for reasons propriety, they expected elsewhere, to have to wear clothes, or, of health or cannot be change appropriate rooms must be provided. They must be easily accessible and be provided with seating. changing 
7.1.2. Changing rooms must be sufficiently large and have facilities to enable each worker to lock away their clothes during working hours. Provisions must be made to enable wet working clothes to be dried. 
If circumstances so require (e.g dangerous substances, humidity, dirt), lockers for work clothes must be separate from those for ordinary clothes. 
7.1.3. Provision must be made for AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
emergency equ 
l?e instructed 
in the execut 
duties to a st 
meets wi 
satisfaction 
responsible 
Where relevant 
also be exerc 
correct use, 
operation 
equipment. ipment must 
and examined 
ion of such 
andard which 
th the 
of the 
authority. 
they should 
ised in the 
handling or 
of that 
- survival craft are examined for operation. 
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(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) THE 
7.2 
8. 
8.1 
8.2 
8.3 
8.4 separate changing rooms or separate use of changing rooms for men and women. 
Showers facilities and Washing 
In addition to those 
facilities provided in any 
accommodation area, adequate 
and, .suitable showers and 
washing facilities shall if 
necesçary be provided in the 
vicinity of workstations. 
7.3. Lavatories and Wash-basins 
In addition to those facilities provided in any accommodation, an adequate number of lavatories and Wash-basins shall if necessary be provided" in the vicinity of workstations. 
Provisions must be made for separate lavatories or separate use of lavatories for men and women. 
First-Aid Rooms 
One or more first-aid rooms 
must be provided in 
accordance with the size of 
the premises and the type of 
activity being carried out. 
They must be signposted in accordance with Directive 77/576/EEC. 
There must be provided, such equipment, facilities and medications and such number of suitable persons as are adequate and appropriate in the circumstances for rendering first-aid or where necessary treatment under the direction of a registered medical practitioner (who may or may not be present). 
In addition 
equipment must be first-aid available AMENDED PR0PQSALri PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
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COMMISSION PROPOSAL FROM THE 
(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) 
8.5 
9. 
9.1 
9.2 ail- • 
conditions in places where working require it. 
The provis 
Directive.. 
health requirement 
medical tre 
vessels s 
workplaces 
provisions 
are more 
those of 
Directive. ions of Council 
. on the minimum 
and safety 
s for improved 
atment on board 
hall apply to 
„ where the 
of that Directive 
stringent than 
the present 
Accommodation 
If the nature, scale and duration of operations so require, the employer must also provide employees with accommodation which must be: 
- protected against the 
effects of explosion, the 
ingress of smoke and gas 
and the outbreak and spread of fire as 
identified by a safety assessment. 
suitably ventilati 1ighting equipped with on, heating and facilities; 
- provided at each level 
with at least two 
independent exits leading 
to escape routes. 
- protected against noise, smells and fumes likely to be hazardous to health from other areas and against the weather; 
- separate from any workstation and located away from dangerous areas; 
Such accommodation must contain sufficient beds or bunks for the number of persons expected to sleep on the installation. Any room designated as sleeping accommodation must contain adequate space for the AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
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occupants to store their clothes. Separate sleeping rooms for men and women must be provided. 
9.3. $uch accommodation must include a sufficient number of . showers and washing facilities equipped with hot and cold running water. Provision must be made for separate shower rooms or separate use of shower rooms for men and women. 
Showers must be sufficiently spacious to permit . each worker to wash without hindrance in suitably hygienic conditions. 
9.4. The accommodation must be equipped with a sufficient number of lavatories and Wash-basins. Provision must be mad"e for separate facilities or separate use of such facilities for men and women. 
9.5. The. accommodation and its equipment must be maintained to adequate standards of hygiene. 
10. Helicopter Operations 
Helicopter decks workplaces must sufficient size and so as to provide a clear approach to enable the largest helicopter using the deck to operate under the most severe concluions anticipated for helicopter operations. The helicopter deck must be of a design and construction adequate for the intended service. on be of located 
There should" be provided, and stored in the immediate vicinity of the helicopter landing area, equipment needed for use in the event of an accident involving a helicopter. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO FHE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative given in this column, unchanged) version is the text is 
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ORIGINAL PROPOSAL FROM COMMISSION 
(OJ C 32 of 07.02.1991) THE 
11. Movement of Installations -
Safety and Stability 
Towing arrangements and 
procedures must be §uch as 
to reduce to a minimum any 
danger to workers during 
towfng operations. The 
design and arrangement of 
towing fittings should have 
regard to both normal and 
emergency conditions. AMENDED PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE 
OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
OF 9 OCTOBER 1991 
(Where no alternative version is 
given in this column, the text is 
unchanged) 
OJ No OJ No OJ No OJ No OJ No OJ No OJ No OJ No C32 7.2.1991 p. 7 
C191 22.7.1991 D.34 . 393,30.12.1989. p.l . 183 29.06.198§, p. . 185 09.07.1974 p. . 393 30.12.1989 p. L 229 07.09.1977, p. 1 
18 18 12 On installations with a 
resident workforce a 
sufficient number of 
dedicated emergency response 
personnel, who are trained 
to standards recognised by 
the responsible authorities, 
should be available at the 
helicopter deck during 
aircraft movements. 
Towing and anchor handling arrangements and procedures must Be such as to reduce to a minimum any danger to all workers during towing and anchor handling operations. The design and arrangement of towing „. and anchor handling fittings and equipment should have regard to both normal and emergency conditions. 
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