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Article R4462-2 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply 1° “Explosive substance or mixture” means any solid or liquid substance or mixture of substances which is capable in itself, by chemical reaction, of giving off gases at such a temperature, pressure and velocity as to cause damage in the surrounding area. Pyrotechnic substances are included in this definition, even if they do not release gas; 2° “Pyrotechnic substance…

Article R4462-3 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

In addition to the single risk assessment document provided for in Article R. 4121-1, the employer shall draw up a safety study for each pyrotechnic activity mentioned in Article R. 4462-1 and for activities involving the loading and unloading of explosive substances or objects in order to: 1° Identify all possible pyrotechnic events and establish, in each case, their nature and the risks incurred by workers; 2° Determine the measures…

Article R4462-4 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

Any change made to the activity or equipment of a pyrotechnic installation, or any change made in the vicinity of a fixed pyrotechnic installation that may have an effect on the prevention and protection measures adopted in this installation, is subject to a safety analysis drawn up by the employer to determine whether or not the change is significant. A modification is considered significant in the following cases: 1° Presence…

Article R4462-5 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

I.-When the workers of an external company carry out a pyrotechnic activity mentioned in article R. 4462-1, within the site of a user company within the meaning of article R. 4511-1, the safety study for this activity is communicated by the employer of the external company to the user company. The conclusions of the safety study carried out by the external company are appended to the prevention plan defined in…

Article R4462-6 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

The employer shall draw up general safety instructions setting out the general rules for access and safety in pyrotechnic enclosures, which shall include : 1° A ban on wearing any smoking articles and a ban, unless authorised by the employer, on carrying naked fires, incandescent objects, matches or any other means of ignition; 2° A ban on the introduction, unless authorised by the employer, of equipment other than that specified…

Article R4462-7 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

Taking account of the conclusions of the safety studies, the employer must also draw up the following prior to the implementation of the activities they concern 1° Safety instructions for each pyrotechnic installation; 2° Safety instructions for each pyrotechnic workstation; 3° Operating procedures for each pyrotechnic workstation. The content and posting procedures for each of the safety instructions mentioned in 1° and 2° above are set by an order of…

Article R4462-8 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

The equipment of pyrotechnic workstations and the operating procedures shall be designed taking into account the need for sustained attention by workers and in such a way as to prevent sudden variations in work rate, particularly where the task entrusted to workers is repetitive. No form of remuneration shall encourage workers assigned to these posts to produce more than is compatible with the equipment and operating procedures thus defined.

Article R4462-9 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

I.-Without prejudice to the provisions of articles R. 4227-28 to R. 4227-33, the following fire-fighting measures are taken for fixed installations within the pyrotechnic enclosure: 1° The immediate surroundings of pyrotechnic installations are weeded and cleared of undergrowth. The products used for weeding and clearing are of such a nature that they cannot cause dangerous reactions with the materials used in the pyrotechnic enclosure; 2° Pyrotechnic installations where substances or…

Article R4462-10 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

Pyrotechnic installations must be designed, constructed and installed in such a way that a pyrotechnic event does not give rise to any significant risk for workers other than those who, as a result of their activity, are directly exposed to the effects of the event. Within the site, the isolation distances between the potential sites of a pyrotechnic event and the exposed sites are such that, in the event of…

Article R4462-11 of the French Labour Code

November 3, 2023

Each pyrotechnic enclosure is marked by a fence or, failing that, by a system of signs clearly visible to anyone entering at any point. Access to these enclosures is forbidden to any person not involved in the activities taking place there. This prohibition does not apply to staff representatives in the exercise of their duties under the laws and regulations, to representatives of the administration or to persons authorised by…

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Article R4462-2 of the French Labour Code

Article R4462-3 of the French Labour Code

Article R4462-4 of the French Labour Code

Article R4462-5 of the French Labour Code

Article R4462-6 of the French Labour Code

Article R4462-7 of the French Labour Code

Article R4462-8 of the French Labour Code

Article R4462-9 of the French Labour Code

Article R4462-10 of the French Labour Code

Article R4462-11 of the French Labour Code

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