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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-48

When assessing explosion risks, account is taken of locations which are or may be connected by openings to locations where explosive atmospheres may occur.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R4216-4

For the purposes of this chapter, the theoretical number of people likely to be present comprises the number of employees plus, where applicable, the number of members of the public likely to be admit…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Fire safety instructions

Article R4227-41

Joint decrees issued by the ministers for labour and agriculture may specify certain provisions relating to fire prevention and fire-fighting equipment and make certain standards for such equipment ma…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Characteristics of workplaces

Article R4224-4

The employer shall take all necessary steps to ensure that only workers authorised to do so have access to danger zones. Appropriate measures are taken to protect these workers.

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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 Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Machinery and personal protective equipment

Article R4313-4

Where, due to the characteristics of the personal protective equipment, it is not possible to affix the CE marking on the copies, it will appear on the packaging.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Common provisions

Article R4314-4

Market surveillance authorities and authorised agents shall exercise their powers and perform their duties independently, impartially and objectively.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Special provisions applicable to work equipment used for lifting loads

Article R4323-41

The operating position of a piece of lifting equipment must be arranged in such a way that the driver can follow with his eyes the manoeuvres performed by the moving parts of the equipment. When the d…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Special provisions applicable to work equipment used for lifting loads

Article R4323-42

When the worker hooks or unhooks a load by hand, the work is organised in such a way that these operations can be carried out in complete safety. During these operations, the lifting equipment may not…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Principles

Article R4321-4

Where necessary, the employer shall provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment and, where the particularly unhealthy or dirty nature of the work so requires, appropriate work cloth…

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