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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-49

Where explosive atmospheres may form in quantities likely to present a risk to the health and safety of workers or other persons, the employer shall take the necessary measures to ensure that: 1° The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-47

The assessment of explosion risks is global and, where appropriate, combined with the results of the assessment of other risks identified in each work unit of the company or establishment.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties.

Article R4235-4

…ed by the regulations in force and if it is compatible with professional dignity and the obligation to practise personally.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Withdrawal of aid

Article R5141-4

…e declarations or if the condition of effective control of the company created or taken over ceases to be met within two years of the creation or takeover, and subject to article R. 5141-6: 1° The ben…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-48

Days directly compensated by the State for bad weather are taken into account when calculating the maximum of sixty days provided for in article D. 5424-14.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-47

Hours worked on public works or building projects on behalf of the State are included in the calculation of the minimum number of hours provided for in article D. 5424-11.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-46

In the case of salaried workers employed by the State, the Ministers concerned may, where necessary, lay down special arrangements for the application of this section.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-49

The Prefect shall issue to the employees concerned leaving the service a certificate bearing the information provided for in article D. 5424-31.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Due diligence

Article D8254-4

With the exception of private individuals, the list of names of foreign employees requiring work permits is sent every six months until the end of the contract.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Customer due diligence and liability

Article R8281-4

The injunctions and information referred to in articles R. 8281-1 to R. 8281-3 shall be issued by any means giving them a date certain.

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