| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/10/234 (8.3.10) |
| Publication Date | 08/03/2010 |
| Content Type | News |
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EU Employment and Social Affairs Ministers on 8 March 2010 adopted a Directive to prevent injuries and infections to healthcare workers from sharp objects such as needle sticks – one of the most serious health and safety threats in European workplaces and estimated to cause 1 million injuries each year. The Directive translates into Community law an agreement negotiated by the European social partner organisations in the sector, which employs around 3.5 million people. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/243&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
