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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-09-06"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Health and safety at work: Exposure to optical radiation2
dcterms:Language	"hu"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050906.6.2-035"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-09-06-Speech-2-0372
lpv:speaker	lp:Katalin Lévai2
lpv:spokenAs	member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; JURI (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 member; Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway and to the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Israel (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 substitute; LIBE (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Magyar Szocialista Párt (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"The eye is responsible for the largest share of human perception, so it is understandable that injury to the eye or loss of vision is among one of the most serious of all physical impairments. The fundamental interests of workers demand that this directive should come into being as soon as possible. We all have an interest in the adoption of this report. From our point of view, this is a technical matter and in such instances there is always a good chance of reaching a consensus. In the course of the debate, however, some technical reservations have been voiced. Knowledge of the risks, use of protective equipment and strict compliance with safety regulations are essential, not only for visual protection but for health protection in all its other aspects as well. The range of occupational hazards is extremely broad, and the risk of harmful health effects and of developing chronic diseases is considerable. Sunshine is a natural phenomenon that is notoriously difficult to legislate on, and some Member States of the European Union do not have very much of it at all. We must also take into account that the directive should provide Member States with the broadest possible opportunity, on as many issues as possible, to formulate for themselves, at national level – in consultation with the social partners and within the framework set by the directive – legislation that best suits their given circumstances. There should not be over-regulation, but a balance between the safety of workers and the realities of a given country’s economic and fiscal situation. We can and will change the overly bureaucratic approach, but protecting health must always be the primary focus of our efforts."@en1

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