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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Scope and definitions

Article R4412-59

…sions of section 1 with the exception of the following provisions: 1° Definitions of sub-section 1; 2° Measures and provisions to be taken against the dangers arising from the chemical and physico-che…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-17

…ous concentrations of flammable substances or dangerous quantities of unstable chemical substances; 2° The risk of overflowing or splashing, as well as spillage by rupture of the walls of vats, basins…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Employee information and training

Article R4436-1

…ervice. This information and training covers, in particular, : 1° The nature of this type of risk ; 2° The measures taken in application of Chapters IV and V and, where exposure limit values are excee…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Risk assessment

Article R4433-1

…sessment and measurement is: 1° To determine the physical parameters defined in article R. 4431-1 ; 2° To establish whether, in a given situation, the exposure values set in article R. 4431-2 are exce…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Definition of a procedure

Article R4412-148

…ffice for Building and Public Works):1° The place, starting date and probable duration of the work ;2° The location of the area to be treated and a description of the working environment at the site o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Worker information and training

Article R4412-87

…ning concerns, in particular: 1° Potential health risks, including additional risks due to smoking; 2° Precautions to be taken to prevent exposure; 3° Hygiene requirements; 4° Wearing and use of prote…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-18

…ons which could lead to unstable chemical substances or mixtures having dangerous physical effects; 2° Mitigate the harmful effects on workers' health and safety in the event of fire or explosion resu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Collective prevention

Article R4434-2

When the upper exposure values defined in 2° of Article R. 4431-2 are exceeded, the employer shall draw up and implement a programme of technical or work organisation measures aimed at reducing exposu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Administrative declaration

Article R4427-2

…st include : 1° The name and registered office of the company and the address of the establishment; 2° The name and address of the occupational physician; 3° The name and position of the safety office…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Company certification

Article R4412-131

…4412-129 on the basis of the technical reference system of the body responsible for accreditation ; 2° The procedures and criteria for certifying companies, taking into account, in particular, the hum…

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