European Guidelines
This section provides information on European guidelines. Guidelines are non-binding documents which aim to facilitate the implementation of European directives. Guidelines can be issued in various forms including practical guidelines from the European Commission setting out best practice for the prevention of risks; Council Recommendations; European Commission Communications, etc. The guidelines in this section are sorted by topics. For further information click on one of the categories listed below.
- The OSH Framework Directive
- Workplaces, equipment, signs, personal protective equipment
- Exposure to chemical agents and chemical safety
- Exposure to physical hazards
- Exposure to biological agents
- Provisions on workload, ergonomical and psychosocial risks
- Sector specific and worker related provisions
