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The regulations (derived from HSE: Information about health and safety at work) implement the following European Union (EU) directives:

Council directive 78/610/EEC, on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of EU member states on the protection of the health of workers exposed to Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM);
Council Directive 89/677/EEC, art.1(3) the importation, supply or use of benzene and substances containing benzene, amending the Marketing and Use Directive, 76/796/EEC;
In part, Commission directive 96/55/EC, the second adaptation to technical progress of the Marketing and Use Directive;
Individual directives under 89/391/EEC, Art.16(1):
- Council Directive 90/394/EEC, on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work, insofar as it relates to carcinogens other than Asbestos;
- Council Directive 98/24/EC, on the protection of the health and safety of workers from risks related to chemical agents at work, insofar as it relates to risks to health from exposure (Small Claims ) to substances other than asbestos or lead; and
- European Parliament and Council Directive 2000/54/EC, on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to Biological Agents at work.

The regulations are consistent with Commission Directive 91/322/EEC requirements on indicative limit values.