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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R4411-1

…r the application of this Title, when the substances or mixtures mentioned in article L. 4411-1 are used mainly in agricultural establishments and farms, the powers of the Minister for Labour are exer…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Special provisions applicable to mobile work equipment

Article R4323-53

Mobile work equipment with a combustion engine may only be brought into and used in work areas if sufficient air is guaranteed in these areas that does not present a risk to the health and safety of w…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Equipment characteristics and conditions of use

Article R4323-93

In the event of multiple risks requiring the simultaneous use of several items of personal protective equipment, these items must be compatible with each other and maintain their effectiveness in rela…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Administrative declaration

Article R4427-4

The declaration of first use is not compulsory for laboratories carrying out medical biology analyses. They are only required to declare their intention to provide a diagnostic service for group 4 bio…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work platforms.

Article R4534-76

Work platforms are established on solid parts of the building. Platforms used to carry out work inside buildings are supported on crossbeams resting on joists. They may not be supported on infill slab…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of doctors.

Article R4127-25

…rcial premises or in any other place where medicines, products or appliances that they prescribe or use are offered for sale.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-33

The doctor must always make his diagnosis with the utmost care, devoting the necessary time to it, using as far as possible the most appropriate scientific methods and, if necessary, appropriate assis…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article D5151-11

The rights acquired in respect of civic commitment are mobilised after use of the rights registered on the personal training account, subject to the provisions of 5° of II of article L. 6323-6.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Conditions for placing on the market and putting into service.

Article R5211-20

The labelling of a medical device given to the end user or patient, the accompanying leaflet and any other information relating to its operation or use must include a version written in French.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Applicable regulations

Article R8293-3

…orary employment undertaking established outside France, the declaration is made by the undertaking using the seconded employee.

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