Policy Debate

Organised by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

in collaboration with the European Cancer Leagues Association (ECL) and the MEPs Against Cancer Group (MAC)

Hosted by Nessa Childers (MEP, S&D, IRL)
and co-hosted by Ole Christensen (MEP, S&D, DK) and Jens Gieseke (MEP, EPP, DE)

Date & Time

20 April 2016, 15:00 to 17:00

Venue

Room JAN6Q1, European Parliament, Brussels

There are 14.5 million outdoor workers in Europe. However, they are generally unaware that they are twice as likely to get non-melanoma skin cancer as a result of their occupation.
UV solar radiation is classified by the World Health Organisation as group 1 carcinogen, and is the leading cause of cancer worldwide.
Currently there is no EU-wide requirement to protect workers at risk.
This policy debate aims to promote a dialogue and facilitate an understanding of the need for action to better protect Europe’s outdoor workers.

Programme and Agenda*

14:30 Meet at the Infocentre of the European Parliament. If you already have an access badge proceed directly to the meeting room.

Policy Debate starts at 15:00

Welcome Remarks by Hosting MEPs and other MAC MEPs

Nessa Childers, MEP, Vice President of MAC Group
Ole Christensen, MEP
Hans Gieseke, MEP

Opening remarks
Prof. Dr. Erwin Tschachler, President of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Prof. Dr. Swen Malte John, Chair of EADV Media & PR Committee and EU Horizon 2020 COST Action Standerm

Speakers
Dr. Emilie Van Deventer, Radiation Programme, World Health Organization, Geneva
Prof. Dr. Matthias Augustin, Chair of Health Economics and Quality of Life Research, Hamburg Center for Health Economics
Esther Lynch, Confederal Secretary, European Trade Union Confederation
Dr. Jorge Costa-David, Risk Management Policy Team (Health at Work), DG Employment, European Commission

Q&A/Discussion with attendees

Short reception will follow the event

*A more detailed agenda and logistical information will follow in due course

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