A Dutch and a Belgian lawyer on chromium VI and the role of the law
Heuts, Pien ; Schaapman, Marian
2020
22
29-33
chromium products ; occupation disease relation ; occupational disease ; judicial decision ; trade union role ; trade union document
Law
English
Ill.;Photos
A scandal over the toxic chemical substance chromium VI at the Dutch Defence Ministry. The national Belgian railway company also found guilty of exposing workers to chromium VI. What role did the law play in these cases? Can the two countries learn from each other, despite their different legal systems? How can trade unions use the law to best effect? And what improvements can be made? Two lawyers offer their experiences and insights."
Digital;Paper
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