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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Inspection of permanent electrical installations

Article R4226-19

The results of the inspections provided for in articles R. 4226-14 and R. 4226-16, together with details of the work and modifications carried out to remedy any defects found, are recorded in a regist…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Space heating

Article R4216-19

When heating is carried out by means of combustion furnaces, the pressure of the air circuit must always be higher than the pressure of the burnt gases. A safety device automatically switches off the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Pollution from waste water

Article R4222-19

In establishments discharging wastewater or wash water into a public or private sewer, any connection between the sewer and the establishment is equipped with a hydraulic interceptor. This hydraulic i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Space heating

Article R4227-19

The pipes supplying combustible liquids or gases to the fixed heat production-emission appliances are made entirely of metal and assembled by welding. The use of lead pipes is prohibited.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R4313-19

The outcome of the conformity assessment procedure for machinery or personal protective equipment provided for in this section may be subject to: 1° the results of checks, even unannounced, carried ou…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Catering and rest

Article R4228-19

It is forbidden to allow workers to take their meals on work premises.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Use and maintenance of work equipment

Article R4323-19

Orders issued by the ministers responsible for labour or agriculture determine the work equipment and categories of work equipment for which a maintenance log must be drawn up and kept up to date by t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Insulation and energy dissipation

Article R4324-19

The separation of work equipment from its energy supply sources is achieved by the implementation of suitable means to enable operators working in hazardous areas to ensure this separation.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-19

The employer is responsible for the maintenance of personal protective equipment and work clothing. When maintenance is carried out outside the establishment, the head of the company responsible for t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Collective protection measures

Article R4451-19

When the measures implemented in application of Article R. 4451-18 do not make it possible to avoid a risk of contamination by radioactive substances or of significant aerosol suspension or gaseous re…

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