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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Demolition work.

Article R4534-70

The undermining of a structure by means of a mechanically driven machine is only authorised if it does not result in any danger.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Demolition work.

Article R4534-72

When demolition work is carried out at a height not exceeding 6 metres above ground level, the installation of a work floor is not compulsory, subject to the following provisions: 1° The work may only…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work platforms.

Article R4534-79

Work platform guardrails are securely fixed to the inside of the uprights.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Demolition work.

Article R4534-73

Protective helmets must be worn for demolition work.

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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 Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Demolition work.

Article R4534-71

A work floor is installed for demolition work carried out at a height of more than six metres above the ground. The floor located at the edge of the void is enclosed by guard rails and plinths establi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work platforms.

Article R4534-78

Work platforms are fitted on the outside with: 1° Guardrails consisting of two rails, one one metre and the other 45 centimetres above the floor; 2° Skirting boards at least 15 centimetres high. Howev…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work platforms.

Article R4534-75

…an be subjected to excessive or uneven bending; 2° Constructed and maintained in such a way as to reduce as far as possible, given existing conditions, the risks of people tripping or slipping; 3° Kep…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Preventive measures and resources.

Article R4542-7

The display screen keyboard has the following characteristics: 1° It can be tilted and is separate from the screen to enable the worker to adopt a comfortable position which does not cause fatigue of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Special requirements

Article R4544-7

Live working, including when entrusted to an external company, may only be undertaken on the basis of a written order from the head of the establishment where the work is to be carried out, justifying…

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