European Economic and Social Committee 11 July 2001, Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on "Request by the European Commission for the Committee to draw up an exploratory opinion in anticipation of the Commission Communication on health and safety at work"

17.9.2001 EN C 260/97 Official Journal of the European Communities have to identify, preferably at an early stage, what the fall-back derogations and transition periods which are currently being enjoyed by existing Member States or to expect that the position will be if their negotiating stance on key elements is not acceptable to the EU.