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Showing 6170 of 45054 articles for Art. R 581-49 to R 581-52

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Explosion prevention

Article R4227-52

The employer shall draw up and update a document relating to explosion protection, as part of the single risk assessment document. This document includes information relating to compliance with the ob…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 11: Procedures to be observed by persons sterilising medical devices

Article R5211-52

Any person who sterilizes with a view to placing on the market CE-marked medical devices designed by their manufacturer to be sterilized before use or systems or kits referred to in Section 10 of this…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Popular savings passbook account.

Article R221-52

If the account is closed during the year, the interest earned is credited on the day the account is closed.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Individual justification for medical procedures using ionising radiation

Article R1333-52

Prior to requesting and performing a procedure, the doctor or dental surgeon checks that it is justified on the basis of the guide or documents mentioned in article R. 1333-47. In the event of disagre…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Forward financial instruments of insurance undertakings.

Article R332-52

Unless the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution grants a waiver on a case-by-case basis, the amount of cash receivable from assets referred to in 1°, 2°, 2° bis and 2° ter of A of Article…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Work and holidays.

Article R6152-521

Hospital assistants are entitled to sick leave upon presentation of a medical certificate, for a maximum period of twelve consecutive months, during which they receive the full remuneration mentioned…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Gardens and surrounding areas

Article R1331-52

Gardens and areas surrounding residential premises must be maintained in such a way as not to compromise the health and hygiene of these premises. When household waste containers and dustbins are stor…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Preventing business difficulties, ad hoc mandates and conciliation procedures.

Article R611-52

The decision which provides for the benefit of provisions to the agent for the execution of the agreement, pursuant to Article R. 611-47, may specify that they will be allocated at the end of each of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Authorisation of experts

Article R2315-52

An order of the Minister responsible for labour determines: 1° The terms and conditions of accreditation of the bodies mentioned in Article R. 2315-51 ; 2° The terms and conditions of certification of…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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