French Labour Code
In forceIn all cases where a carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic agent for reproduction is used, the employer shall apply the following measures:
1° Limitation of the quantities of this agent in the workplace;
2° Limitation of the number of workers exposed or likely to be exposed;
3° Development of work processes and technical measures to avoid or minimise the release of agents;
4° Evacuation of agents in acco rd ance with the provisions of articles R. 4222-12 and R. 4222-13; 5° Use of appropriate methods for measuring the agents, in particular for the early detection of abnormal exposures resulting from an unforeseeable event or an accident; 6° Application of procedures and methods for measuring the agents, in particular for the early detection of abnormal exposures resulting from an unforeseeable event or an accident. 4222-13;
5° Use of appropriate methods for measuring agents, in particular for the early detection of abnormal exposure resulting from an unforeseeable event or an accident;
6° Application of appropriate work procedures and methods;
7° Implementation of collective protective measures or, where exposure cannot be avoided by other means, individual protective measures;
8° Implementation of hygiene measures, in particular regular cleaning of floors, walls and other surfaces;
9° Information for workers;
10° Delimitation of risk areas and use of appropriate warning and safety signs, including "no smoking" signs, in areas where workers are exposed or are likely to be exposed;
11° Provision of arrangements for emergencies likely to result in abnormally high exposures, in particular in the event of possible breaches of containment in closed systems;
12° Use of means to enable products to be stored, handled and transported without risk, in particular through the use of hermetically sealed containers labelled clearly and visibly;
13° Safe collection, storage and disposal of waste.
Article R4412-70
French Labour CodeIn force
Updated 3 Nov 2023
