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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Ladders, stepladders and steps

Article R4323-82

Ladders, stepladders and steps must be positioned in such a way that they are stable during access and use and that their rungs or steps are horizontal.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Ladders, stepladders and steps

Article R4323-87

Access ladders should be of such a length that they extend at least one metre above the access level, unless other measures have been taken to ensure a safe hold.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Strings

Article R4323-89

The use of rope access and positioning techniques is subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1° The system comprises at least one working rope, constituting a means of access, descent and…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L2121-8

In municipalities with a population of 1,000 or more, the municipal council draws up its own rules of procedure within six months of taking office. The by-laws previously adopted continue to apply unt…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Searches

Article 706-89

If the requirements of the flagrante investigation relating to one of the offences falling within the scope of Articles 706-73 and 706-73-1 so require, the liberty and custody judge of the judicial co…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Investigations

Article R232-86

The investigations referred to in 3° of the I of article L. 232-5 are intended to collect, obtain, evaluate and process information relating to the fight against doping, in accordance with procedures…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Disputes.

Article L2143-8

Disputes relating to the conditions of appointment of legal or contractual trade union delegates fall within the sole jurisdiction of the courts. An appeal is only admissible if it is lodged within fi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Opposition.

Article L2231-8

Any objection to the entry into force of an agreement must be made in writing and must state the reasons for the objection. It shall specify the points of disagreement. The signatories shall be notifi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Revision.

Article L2261-8

The amendment revising all or part of an agreement or arrangement automatically replaces the stipulations of the agreement or arrangement that it amends. It may be invoked against all employers and em…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Operation.

Article L2343-8

The European Works Council adopts rules of procedure which set out its operating procedures. These rules of procedure may provide for consideration to be given to the repercussions on the European Wor…

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