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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D4163-5

The exposure of workers with regard to the thresholds mentioned in Article D. 4163-2 is assessed after the application of collective and individual protection measures. When the minimum duration of ex…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Soundproofing

Article R4213-5

Premises in which work equipment likely to expose workers to a daily noise exposure level of more than 85 dB(A) is to be installed must be designed, built or fitted out, taking into account the state…

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

Article R4153-50

Young workers certified in accordance with the provisions of Article R. 4544-9 may carry out operations on electrical installations or operations of an electrical or non-electrical nature in the vicin…

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

Article R4153-51

Young workers may be assigned to drive self-propelled mobile work equipment and work equipment used for lifting if they have received the training provided for in Article R. 4323-55 and if they hold t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Aeration and sanitation

Article R4212-5

In premises with non-specific pollution as defined in article R. 4222-3, the client: 1 Provides a filtration system for new air when there is a risk of pollution of this air by solid particles and its…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Exemptions

Article R4154-5

The authorisation of the Regional Director of Enterprise, Competition, Consumer Affairs, Labour and Employment is deemed to have been granted if no response has been notified to the employer within on…

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

Article R4153-52

Young workers 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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