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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4227-14

…g and maintenance conditions for this lighting, as well as the premises which may be exempt from it due to their small surface area or low frequency of use, are defined by an order of the ministers re…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Specific pollution rooms

Article R4222-17

If the air is recycled, the conditions of recycling are brought to the attention of the works doctor and the members of the social and economic committee. These people are also consulted about any new…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Pollution from waste water

Article R4222-18

The atmosphere in work premises and their outbuildings must be kept free at all times from any fumes from sewers, pits, cesspools or any other source of infection.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Maintenance, servicing and checks

Article R4224-19

When the company leaves the premises, the employer returns the workplace maintenance file to the owner or passes it on to the next occupant.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4227-10

Staircases are fitted with a handrail or handrail. Staircases at least 1.5 metres wide must have handrails on both sides.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Clearances

Article R4216-12

The steps must comply with the following requirements: 1° They must not be slippery; 2° If there is no riser, successive steps must overlap by 5 centimetres; 3° It is forbidden to place one or two iso…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Smoke extraction

Article R4216-16

The procedures for applying the provisions of this section are defined by joint order of the ministers responsible for labour, agriculture and construction.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Specific pollution rooms

Article R4222-12

…by the use of humidification processes where there is a risk of particles being suspended, when production techniques allow. Failing this, they are captured as they are produced, as close as possible…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Specific pollution rooms

Article R4222-13

…ces compensating for the volumes extracted shall be designed and arranged in such a way as not to reduce the effectiveness of the capture systems. An automatic warning device signals any failure of th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Thermal environment

Article R4223-14

The temperature of ancillary rooms, such as catering rooms, rest rooms, rooms for workers on duty, sanitary rooms and first aid rooms, depends on the specific purpose of these rooms.

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