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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Administrative declaration

Article R4427-1

The first use of biological pathogens must be declared to the Labour Inspectorate at least thirty days before the work begins.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Risk assessment

Article R4433-1

The employer shall assess and, if necessary, measure the noise levels to which workers are exposed. The purpose of this assessment and measurement is: 1° To determine the physical parameters defined i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Scope and definitions

Article R4412-1

The provisions of this section apply to activities in which workers are exposed or are likely to be exposed to hazardous chemical agents in the course of their work.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Occupational exposure limit value

Article R4412-100

The average concentration of asbestos fibres over eight hours' work does not exceed ten fibres per litre. It is monitored in the air inhaled by the worker.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Conditions for measuring dust and monitoring occupational exposure limit values

Article R4412-106

Dust levels are measured using the analytical transmission electron microscopy (TEM) method.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Principles and means of prevention

Article R4412-112

…peration is signposted and inaccessible to persons other than those who, by reason of their work or duties, are required to enter it. This signage shall mention, in particular, the estimated level of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Scope of application

Article R4412-125

The provisions of this sub-section apply to the work mentioned in 1° of Article R. 4412-94.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Special provisions for certain activities

Article R4424-10

Where there is uncertainty about the presence of biological pathogens, laboratories that do not work with these agents adopt at least the containment level required for group 2 agents and, if necessar…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Employee information and training

Article R4436-1

…and, where exposure limit values are exceeded, of Article R. 4434-6 with a view to eliminating or reducing to a minimum the risks resulting from exposure to noise, including the circumstances in which…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Risk assessment

Article R4444-1

The employer shall assess and, if necessary, measure the levels of mechanical vibration to which workers are exposed. The purpose of this assessment and measurement is to determine the physical parame…

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