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Showing 791800 of 36396 articles for Art. Décret n° 2015-1437 du 5 novembre 2015

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article R4162-5

…to in articles L. 4162-1 and L. 4162-2 or is informed of such a breach in accordance with the procedures set out in I, he shall give formal notice to the employer, by registered letter with acknowled…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Permanent derogations for young workers

Article R4153-52

…s are authorised to be assigned to work involving manual handling within the meaning of Article R. 4541-2 exceeding 20% of their weight if they have been found medically fit for such work.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Maintenance file

Article R4211-5

The workplace maintenance file is made available to the Labour Inspectorate and to agents of the prevention departments of social security organisations.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Requirements relating to the design and installation of electrical installations

Article R4215-5

All measures are taken to eliminate the risks associated with the normal rise in temperature of electrical equipment, in particular the risk of burns for workers or the risk of damage to neighbouring…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Building characteristics

Article R4214-5

Elevated or roof-mounted openings must be designed in such a way that, when open, they do not constitute a hazard for workers.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Lighting

Article R4223-5

In work areas, the lighting level is adapted to the nature and precision of the work to be carried out.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Characteristics of workplaces

Article R4224-5

Shafts, hatches and chutes are fenced off. Walkways, cantilevered floors, raised platforms and their means of access are constructed, installed or protected in such a way that workers required to use…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provision of seats

Article R4225-5

A suitable seat is provided for each worker at or near his or her workstation.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-52

…ospheres may occur; 4° The locations to which the minimum requirements laid down in article R. 4227-50; 5° The procedures and rules according to which workplaces and equipment, including alarm systems…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Partial exemptions granted by the administrative authority

Article R4227-56

Exemption is granted after investigation by the Labour Inspectorate. It is granted after obtaining the opinion of: 1° The social and economic committee; 2° The departmental consultative committee on s…

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