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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of application.

Article L4621-1

…plicable to private-law employers and employees. They also apply to the establishments mentioned in 1°, 2° and 3° of article L. 4111-1.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Provisions applicable to self-employed workers.

Article L4535-1

…d to other persons working on the site as well as themselves, the general principles of prevention set out in 1°, 2°, 3°, 5° and 6° of article L. 4121-2 as well as the provisions of articles L. 4111-6…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Medical surveillance of specific categories of workers.

Article L4625-2

…cal examinations defined by this code.These derogations concern the following categories of workers:1° Intermittent performing artists and technicians ;2° Models ;3° Employees of private employers and…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Principles.

Article L4622-2

The main task of occupational health and prevention services is to prevent any deterioration in the health of workers as a result of their work. They contribute to the achievement of public health obj…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of application.

Article L4151-1

…sions of this Title shall apply to employers under private law and to employees. They also apply to 1° To the establishments mentioned in 1° to 3° of Article L. 4111-1; 2° Mines and quarries and their…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General obligation to provide information and training.

Article L4141-2

The employer shall organise appropriate practical safety training for : 1° Workers hired by the employer ; 2° Workers who change workstation or technique; 3° Temporary employees, with the exception of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Employer's obligations.

Article L4121-3-1

…cribe and update in the single document the results of the assessment of risks to the health and safety of workers which it carries out in application of article L. 4121-3. III.The results of this ass…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Implementation within a group of undertakings

Article L3344-1

Incentives, profit-sharing or a company savings plan may be set up within a group made up of companies that are legally independent but have established financial and economic links between them. Howe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Reporting obligations relating to certain occupational risk factors

Article L4163-1

…electronic form to the funds mentioned in II the occupational risk factors mentioned in b, c, d of 2° and 3° of article L. 4161-1, to which workers who may acquire rights under a professional prevent…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Consultation of employee representatives.

Article L4143-1

…ted on training programmes and ensures that they are effectively implemented.It is also consulted on1° On the programme and practical arrangements for the enhanced training of employees with fixed-ter…

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