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Showing 26012610 of 41666 articles for Art. Décret 55-22 du 4 janvier 1955

French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-49

In underground galleries and shafts where there is a risk of gas emanating and forming a detonating mixture with the air, the use of lamps or equipment burning naked flame is prohibited.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Specific powers.

Article R4523-4

The representatives of external companies referred to in Article L. 4523-11 have a consultative vote on the extended Health, Safety and Working Conditions Committee.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: First and second category operations.

Article R4532-45

Where an inter-company safety, health and working conditions committee has been set up, the general coordination plan sets out the committee's remit in this area.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Landslides and falling rocks.

Article R4534-42

When an underground shaft or gallery is to be lined with masonry or concrete, the elements of the support system are removed only as the work progresses and only insofar as, having regard to the stabi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Missions.

Article R4524-4

The inter-company occupational health and safety committee is informed by the Prefect of the provisions of the technological risk prevention plan.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Journal register.

Article R4532-41

The logbook is kept by the coordinator for a period of five years from the date of acceptance of the work.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: First and second category operations.

Article R4532-43

The general co-ordination plan is a written document that defines all the measures needed to prevent risks arising from interference between the activities of the various parties involved on the site,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: First and second category operations.

Article R4532-46

…o the search for and identification of asbestos-containing materials provided for in articles R. 1334-22, R. 1334-27 and R. 1334-28 of the Public Health Code are attached to the general coordination p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Various roads and networks.

Article R4533-4

Connection to an electricity distribution network provides sufficient power to supply the various equipment and installations in the workers' premises.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-46

…combustion engines are used or noxious fumes are emitted, the minimum quantities of air to be introduced under articles R. 4534-44 and R. 4534-45 are increased so that air quality remains compatible…

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