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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Electronic communication and examination of appeals

Article R2333-120-47

…judge ruling alone or the chairman of the panel may reopen the investigation by a decision which is not reasoned and cannot be appealed.This decision shall be communicated by any means allowing proof…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Electronic communication and examination of appeals

Article R2333-120-45

If it appears from the application that the case is already certain to be resolved, the magistrate responsible for investigating the case may decide that there are no grounds for an investigation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Electronic communication and examination of appeals

Article R2333-120-57

The operative part of the decisions is divided into articles and preceded by the word: "decides" or, where appropriate, "orders".The commission's decisions are enforceable.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Start-up and shut-down controls

Article R4324-12

…is able, from their position, to ensure that there are no people in the danger zones. Where this is not possible, any start-up is automatically preceded by an audible or visual warning signal. The exp…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Protectors and protective devices

Article R4324-5

Work equipment is installed and equipped to prevent hazards from falling or flying objects such as machined parts, tooling, swarf and waste.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Protectors and protective devices

Article R4324-3

…g characteristics: 1° They are of robust construction, adapted to the conditions of use; 2° They do not give rise to any additional risks, the failure of one of their components not compromising their…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Protectors and protective devices

Article R4324-7

The technical requirements laid down in this chapter, in particular the characteristics of the guards provided for in articles R. 4324-1 to R. 4324-3, are specified as necessary by orders issued by th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Insulation and energy dissipation

Article R4324-18

Work equipment is fitted with clearly identifiable and easily accessible devices enabling it to be isolated from each of its energy supply sources.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Start-up and shut-down controls

Article R4324-13

All work equipment is fitted with the necessary controls to enable it to be shut down safely.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Protectors and protective devices

Article R4324-2

…hanical contact must be arranged, protected, controlled or equipped in such a way that operators cannot reach the danger zone. However, where some of these moving parts cannot be made inaccessible in…

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