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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-44

…e of operation on the basis of the principles of prevention and in the following order of priority: 1° Prevent the formation of explosive atmospheres; 2° If the nature of the activity makes it impossi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: External workstations

Article R4225-1

Outdoor workstations are arranged in such a way that workers: 1° Can quickly leave their workstation in the event of danger or can quickly be rescued; 2° Are protected against falling objects; 3° As f…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4216-12

The steps must comply with the following requirements: 1° They must not be slippery; 2° If there is no riser, successive steps must overlap by 5 centimetres; 3° It is forbidden to place one or two iso…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Partial exemptions granted by the administrative authority

Article R4227-56

…anted after investigation by the Labour Inspectorate. It is granted after obtaining the opinion of: 1° The social and economic committee; 2° The departmental consultative committee on safety and acces…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-52

…ing to compliance with the obligations defined in articles R. 4227-44 to R. 4227-48, in particular: 1° The identification and assessment of explosion risks; 2° The nature of the measures taken to ensu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Use and storage of explosive and flammable substances

Article R4227-24

…ntly on contact with a flame or spark and to spread the fire rapidly, are used in such a way that : 1° No normal workstation is more than 10 metres from an exit to the outside or to a room which itsel…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 9: Exemptions from the administrative authority

Article R4216-33

…granted after investigation by the labour inspector. It is granted after receiving the opinion of: 1° The social and economic committee; 2° The central safety committee or the departmental safety and…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R4216-2-2

…me accessibility and protection as those mentioned in the second paragraph of Article R. 4216-2-1 : 1° The landing of a staircase mentioned in Article R. 4216-26, if it is equipped with fire doors rat…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Fire safety instructions

Article R4227-37

In the establishments referred to in article R. 4227-34, fire safety instructions are drawn up and posted in a very conspicuous manner: 1° In each room for premises with more than five people and for…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Lighting

Article R4223-2

Lighting is provided in such a way as to : 1° Prevent eyestrain and the resulting visual disorders; 2° Enable the detection of hazards perceptible to the naked eye.

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