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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Notified bodies

Article R4313-83

Notified bodies are the bodies responsible for implementing the conformity assessment procedures or carrying out the conformity assessment operations defined by this chapter. They are authorised by or…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Installation of work equipment

Article R4323-8

Sufficient free space must be provided between the moving parts of the work equipment and the fixed or moving parts of its environment.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Start-up and shut-down controls

Article R4324-8

Work equipment may only be started by an operator actuating the control device provided for this purpose, unless such start-up, if obtained otherwise, presents no risk to the operators concerned. This…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Worker information and training

Article R4412-88

Safety information and training are adapted to changes in risks and the emergence of new risks. They are repeated regularly. They promote the application of prevention rules in line with developments…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Monitoring of biological limit values

Article R4412-82

When informed by the occupational physician that a biological limit value has been exceeded, under the conditions set out in Article R. 4412-51-1, the employer: 1° Carries out a risk assessment in acc…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Exemptions in the interests of the defence

Article R4411-86

The exemptions to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 provided for in III of Article L. 521-1 of the Environment Code are issued by a joint decision of the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Labour,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Measures in the event of accidents or incidents

Article R4412-84

The employer shall provide workers authorised to work in the area affected by the incident or accident with protective clothing and individual respiratory protection equipment. He shall ensure that th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Emergency provisions

Article R4411-83

In the event of an emergency caused by a serious danger to workers, the Minister responsible for labour may, by order, limit, regulate or prohibit the marketing or use, for whatever purpose, as well a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Measures in the event of accidents or incidents

Article R4412-83

In the event of an incident or accident likely to lead to abnormal exposure to chemical agents which are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction, only workers essential for carrying out repai…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Worker information and training

Article R4412-87

The employer organises, in liaison with the social and economic committee and the occupational physician, safety information and training for workers likely to be exposed to carcinogens, mutagens or a…

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