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Showing 231240 of 27836 articles for Art. Décret n° 2021-300 du 18 mars 2021

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Use and maintenance of work equipment

Article R4323-18

Machines with manual feed of workpieces or manual movement of tools are fitted with the appropriate tools and accessories to prevent any rejection or entrainment phenomena that may occur creating a ri…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-18

…of fire or explosion resulting from the ignition of flammable substances, or the dangerous effects due to unstable chemical substances or mixtures.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Collective protection measures

Article R4451-18

I.-The employer shall implement measures to reduce the risks associated with exposure to ionising radiation when the results of the risk assessment show that the exposure of workers is likely to reach…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4452-18

…eeding the exposure limit values is observed, the employer shall: 1° Immediately take measures to reduce exposure to a level below these limit values; 2° Determine the reasons why the exposure limit v…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Worker information and training

Article R4453-18

…rticular, it sets out the applicable safety rules and instructions relating to collective and individual protection measures.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Exits and clearances

Article R4462-18

Doors to exits and exits provided for in articles R. 4227-4 to R. 4227-14, in premises where pyrotechnic activities are carried out, can be opened to the outside by a simple push from the inside and e…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Composition of gases

Article R4461-18

The partial pressure of nitrogen in a breathing mixture must be less than 5,600 hectopascals.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Examinations, checks and registers.

Article R4534-18

The employer shall arrange for the examinations to be carried out by a competent person appointed for this purpose. The name and position of this person shall be recorded in a safety register. This re…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Terms and conditions of engagement.

Article R4532-18

A legal entity able to assign a competent natural person to this role may be appointed as coordinator.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Medical surveillance.

Article R4542-18

…arrange for the occupational physician to examine any worker who complains of problems that may be due to working with a display screen.If the results of the medical examinations make it necessary, a…

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