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Article R4534-53 of the French Labour Code

When a gallery is cut through ground where there is a risk of sudden and significant water ingress, the gallery must have exits enabling workers to be evacuated quickly. Failing this, appropriate measures, such as the installation of a sufficient number of raised niches, must be implemented.
When a shaft is sunk in ground similar to that mentioned in the first paragraph, escape ladders are installed from the bottom of the shaft to the daylight opening or to a safe location.

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Article R4534-53


Lorsqu’une galerie est percée dans un terrain où des venues d’eau importantes et soudaines sont à craindre, cette galerie comporte des issues permettant une évacuation rapide des travailleurs. A défaut, des mesures appropriées, telles que l’aménagement de niches surélevées en nombre suffisant, sont mises en œuvre.
Lorsqu’un puits est foncé dans un terrain analogue à celui mentionné au premier alinéa, des échelles de secours sont installées du fond du puits à l’orifice au jour ou à un emplacement sûr.

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