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Regulation (EU) 2019/126 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94| Legal instrument | Regulation |
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| Number legal act | Regulation 2019/126 |
| Original proposal | COM(2016)528  |
| CELEX number i | 32019R0126 |
| Document | 16-01-2019; Date of signature |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 31-01-2019; OJ L 30 p. 58-73 |
| Signature | 16-01-2019 |
| Effect | 20-02-2019; Entry into force Date pub. +20 See Art 37 |
| Deadline | 21-02-2024; See Art 28.2 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
31.1.2019 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 30/58 |
REGULATION (EU) 2019/126 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 16 January 2019
establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular point (a) of Article 153(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),
After consulting the Committee of the Regions,
Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (2),
Whereas:
(1) |
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) was established by Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 (3) to contribute to the improvement of the working environment, as regards the protection of the safety and health of workers, through action designed to increase and disseminate knowledge in that area. |
(2) |
Since it was established in 1994, EU-OSHA has played an important role in supporting the improvement of safety and health at work throughout the Union. At the same time, there have been developments in the area of occupational safety and health and technological developments. The terminology used to describe the objectives and tasks of EU-OSHA should therefore be adapted to reflect those developments. |
(3) |
Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 has been amended several times. Since further amendments are to be made, that Regulation should be repealed and replaced in the interest of clarity. |
(4) |
The rules governing EU-OSHA should, to the extent possible and taking into account its tripartite nature, be established in accordance with the principles of the Joint Statement of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on decentralised agencies of 19 July 2012. |
(5) |
As the three tripartite agencies, namely EU-OSHA, the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound) and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) address issues related to the labour market, the working environment, vocational education and training, and skills, close coordination among them is required. In its work, EU-OSHA should therefore complement the work of Eurofound and Cedefop where they have similar fields of interest, while favouring tools that function well, such as memoranda of understanding. EU-OSHA should exploit ways to enhance efficiency and synergies and, in its activities, avoid duplication with those of Eurofound and Cedefop and of the Commission. In addition, where relevant, EU-OSHA should seek to cooperate efficiently with the in-house research capacities of the Union institutions and of external specialised bodies. |
(6) |
The Commission should consult the main stakeholders including members of the Management Board and members of the European Parliament during the evaluation of EU-OSHA. |
(7) |
The tripartite nature of EU-OSHA, Eurofound and Cedefop is a highly valuable expression of a comprehensive approach based on the social dialogue between the social partners and Union and national authorities, which is extremely important for the purpose of finding joint and sustainable social and economic solutions. |
(8) |
When referring to safety and health at work in this Regulation, it is understood that it refers to both physical and mental health. |
(9) |
In order to streamline the decision-making process of EU-OSHA and to contribute to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, a two-level governance... |
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