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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Restricted formation (R).

Article R5211-34

When the public establishment for inter-municipal cooperation from which a commune applies to withdraw includes the commune of Paris, the restricted formation of the competent departmental commission…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Alarm systems

Article R4227-34

Establishments in which more than fifty people may be occupied or habitually assembled, as well as those, regardless of their size, where flammable materials mentioned in article R. 4227-22 are handle…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Accommodation

Article R4228-34

Toilets and urinals are installed near rooms intended for accommodation under the conditions set out in Articles R. 4228-11 et seq.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: EC type-examination

Article R4313-34

Where the body has not made its decision known within the time limit laid down in the previous article, the applicant may, at the latest within two months of the expiry of this time limit, submit a co…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Special provisions applicable to work equipment used for lifting loads

Article R4323-34

Measures are taken to prevent materials, fixtures or any other objects being lifted from falling or catching.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Additional requirements for mobile work equipment

Article R4324-34

If the mobile work equipment is not fitted with anchorage points enabling it to be fitted with a protective structure, measures are taken to prevent the risk of the equipment overturning or tipping ov…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Measures in the event of an accident or incident

Article R4412-34

…hazardous chemical agents are present in the workplace, appropriate first aid facilities are provided. Appropriate safety drills are organised at regular intervals.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Common provisions

Article R4451-34

The terms and conditions for implementing the provisions laid down in this sub-section are laid down by joint order of the ministers responsible for labour and agriculture, in particular as regards: 1…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Authorisation

Article R4461-34

All modifications relating to 2°, 3° and 4° of II of article R. 4461-32 are subject to prior authorisation after being sent to the competent administrative authority by registered letter with acknowle…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Open-cast earthworks.

Article R4534-34

After a period of rain or frost, the slope of the excavation or trench is examined. If necessary, the shoring is consolidated. The employer shall have this examination carried out by a competent perso…

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