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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Research and technological development

Article R4252-2

The members mentioned in 1° of Article R. 4252-1 are chosen from public or private companies and establishments involved in research and technological development in the region, higher education estab…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Protectors and protective devices

Article R4324-2

Work equipment powered by a source of energy other than human effort and comprising moving parts involved in the performance of the work and liable to cause accidents through mechanical contact must b…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Insulation and energy dissipation

Article R4324-20

It must be possible to dissipate the energy accumulated in the work equipment easily, without compromising worker safety. Where it is not possible to dissipate the energy, the presence of this energy…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Electrical and fire risks

Article R4324-21

…vent risks of electrical origin, in accordance with the requirements laid down by order of the ministers responsible for labour and agriculture.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Electrical and fire risks

Article R4324-22

Work equipment using products or materials which emit gases, vapours, dust or other flammable waste must be fitted with protective devices to prevent a rise in the temperature of a component or sparks…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-20

For all activities where there is a risk of exposure to hazardous chemical agents, the employer shall provide appropriate hygiene measures to ensure that workers do not eat, drink or smoke in the work…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-22

During work likely to expose workers to noxious gases in confined spaces such as shafts, gas pipes, flues, cesspools, tanks or appliances of any kind, workers must be restrained or protected by anothe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-21

…re. Appropriate signs must be posted in these areas to remind people that they are not allowed to enter without a work-related reason and that there is a risk of emissions hazardous to health, includi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4445-2

…he risks of exposure to mechanical vibration is based in particular on : 1° The implementation of alternative work processes which reduce the daily exposure values to mechanical vibration; 2° The choi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Worker information and training

Article R4452-20

…posed to artificial optical radiation exceeding the exposure limit values defined in articles R. 4452-5 and R. 4452-6. The leaflet is intended to inform workers of the risks to which their work may ex…

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