Decreto-Lei n.º 35/2020 de 13 de julho - Altera a proteção dos trabalhadores contra os riscos ligados à exposição durante o trabalho a agentes cancerígenos ou mutagénicos, transpondo as Diretivas (UE) 2017/2398, 2019/130 e 2019/983

This decree-law updates Portuguese national law to better protect employees from health risks associated with exposure to cancer-causing or mutation-inducing substances in the workplace. It transposes several EU directives to ensure higher safety standards and better monitoring of hazardous materials. The measure primarily affects employers and workers in industrial and chemical sectors, requiring stricter risk assessments and safety protocols to prevent occupational illnesses.