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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Preventive measures and resources.

Article R4542-8

…ed as far as possible; 3° The working space is sufficient to allow a comfortable position for workers.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Physical working environment.

Article R4542-12

Workstation equipment must not produce excess heat that is likely to cause discomfort to workers.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Isolated workers.

Article R4543-20

A lone worker may not carry out work which : 1° Involve the manual carrying of a mass in excess of 30 kg, the manual installation or removal of equipment weighing in excess of 50 kg, or the installati…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Employee training.

Article R4543-24

…or inspection by the Labour Inspectorate and by the prevention services of the social security bodies.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 16: Hygiene measures.

Article R4534-142

When workers take their meals on site, a refectory is provided for them. This room must meet the following requirements: 1° It must have a sufficient number of tables and chairs: 2° It must have at le…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 18: First aid.

Article R4534-152

Appropriate measures are taken to provide rapid first aid to a worker injured in the course of work.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope and definitions.

Article R4542-1

…e not used continuously at a workstation; 5° Calculating machines, cash registers and any equipment with a small device for displaying data or measurements necessary for the direct use of this equipme…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope and definitions.

Article R4542-2

For the purposes of this chapter, a display screen means an alphanumeric or graphic screen, regardless of the display method used. Workstation" means the assembly comprising work equipment including a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 20: Exemptions.

Article R4534-156

…hey may also authorise by decree, for a specified period, general derogations from certain provisions.Such decisions and orders may only be issued subject to the provision of compensatory safety measu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Preventive measures and resources.

Article R4542-4

The employer shall organise the worker's activity in such a way that the daily screen time is periodically interrupted by breaks or by changes of activity reducing the screen workload.

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