The Directive guarantees employees in European companies the right to be consulted on transnational issues through the establishment of European Works Councils.

The purpose of this Directive is to ensure the safety of nuclear installations and to protect the public and workers against the risks arising from such installations.

The Regulation addresses the authorisation, sale, and use of plant protection products, including pesticides and other chemicals used in agriculture to protect crops from pests, diseases, and weeds.

The Directive lays down minimum health and safety requirements for the use of work equipment in the workplace.

The Directive establishes a third list of indicative occupational exposure limit values.

The Directive aims to prevent and protect workers from risks to their health arising from occupational exposure to asbestos.