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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Health rules applicable to bathing water

Article D1332-37

Each year, before 15 October, the Director General of the Regional Health Agency sends the Minister for Health, for the purposes of reporting to the European Commission, the results of the monitoring,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Health rules applicable to bathing water

Article D1332-34

…rsons responsible for bathing waters shall ensure that the public is involved in the implementation of the provisions of this section, by informing them of the possible ways in which they can particip…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Health rules applicable to bathing water

Article D1332-30

Where a bathing water is classified as being of "poor" quality for five consecutive years, a decision to close the bathing site is taken by the person responsible for the bathing water for a period co…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Health rules applicable to bathing water

Article D1332-38

…er quality, Prefect Basin Coordinators shall cooperate with relevant persons in other Member States of the European Union as appropriate in the implementation of this Section, including through approp…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Operating principles for inpatient units for prisoners with mental disorders

Article R3214-3

The arrangements for the admission and stay of prisoners in specially adapted units, as well as the organisational and operational rules applicable within the unit, are set out in an agreement signed…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Collective changing rooms

Article R4228-3

The floors and walls of communal changing rooms and washrooms must be such that they can be effectively cleaned. These areas are kept in a constant state of cleanliness.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Open-cast earthworks.

Article R4534-38

Undercutting may only be carried out using mechanically powered equipment and provided that it does not result in any danger to workers. When such work is carried out, measures must be taken to preven…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Open-cast earthworks.

Article R4534-31

In order to prevent spoil, materials, tools or objects of any kind from falling into trenches more than 1.30 metres deep, the trenches must be surrounded by plinths at least 15 centimetres high or hav…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Open-cast earthworks.

Article R4534-32

…deep if it is possible to create a berm at least 40 centimetres wide. This berm must be kept clear of any deposits at all times.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Open-cast earthworks.

Article R4534-34

After a period of rain or frost, the slope of the excavation or trench is examined. If necessary, the shoring is consolidated. The employer shall have this examination carried out by a competent perso…

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