A pain in the back pocket
Series: Building ; 270(8366) 28 February 2005, 60-61(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the impact of the chromium VI Directive (Directive 2003/53/EC) which is now in force and requires that cement workers be treated to protect them from a form of dermatitis caused by the presence of the metal chromium. This will cause cement prices to rise and is just the start of a series of major cost increases in 2005 with two other new major pieces of legislation being introduced; the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and the working time directive which will push prices up by 15% in the next few months.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68696 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 128858-1001 |
Discusses the impact of the chromium VI Directive (Directive 2003/53/EC) which is now in force and requires that cement workers be treated to protect them from a form of dermatitis caused by the presence of the metal chromium. This will cause cement prices to rise and is just the start of a series of major cost increases in 2005 with two other new major pieces of legislation being introduced; the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and the working time directive which will push prices up by 15% in the next few months.