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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Journal register.

Article R4532-41

The logbook is kept by the coordinator for a period of five years from the date of acceptance of the work.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Various roads and networks.

Article R4533-4

Connection to an electricity distribution network provides sufficient power to supply the various equipment and installations in the workers' premises.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-48

When explosives are used or when work is carried out in ground containing free silica, the spoil is watered.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Security protocol.

Article R4515-4

Loading and unloading operations are covered by a written document known as a "safety protocol", which replaces the prevention plan.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-47

When a gallery is drilled or a shaft is sunk in rock containing free silica, only water-injected foils or foils fitted with an effective dry dust collection device are used. Instructions indicate the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Landslides and falling rocks.

Article R4534-41

…ehind the blast face. These examinations are carried out by a competent person chosen by the employer. The name and position of this person are recorded in the safety register.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-43

The quality of the air in underground galleries and shafts must be compatible with the health and safety of workers.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Advertising in specialised sales outlets.

Article R3323-4

In pubs, restaurants and hotels, equipment, crockery and objects of any kind strictly reserved for the operation of the establishment, for the use of staff during their professional activities and for…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Penalties and criminal liability

Article R3515-4

Smoking in a vehicle in the presence of a minor in disregard of the ban provided for in article L. 3512-9 is punishable by a fourth-class fine.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Title IV: The interprofessional ambulatory care company

Article R4041-4

…to affect the professional independence of each partner and the patient's free choice of practitioner.

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