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Article R4641-8 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The National Occupational Health and Prevention Committee is chaired by the Vice-Chairman of the Conseil d’Orientation des Conditions de Travail and run by its General Secretary. It comprises : 1° In respect of the college of social partners: a) Five employee representatives, namely: one nominated by the Confédération générale du travail (CGT), one nominated by the Confédération française démocratique du travail (CFDT), one nominated by the Confédération générale du travail-Force…

Article R4641-9 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The General Commission is consulted on draft laws and ordinances and on draft decrees issued on the report of the Minister for Labour. On these texts, it issues the opinion of the Conseil d’orientation des conditions de travail. This opinion takes into account, where appropriate, the position of the specialised commission responsible for issues relating to agricultural activities for texts applicable to agricultural activities. The work of the General Commission…

Article R4641-10 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The General Commission is chaired by the President of the Social Section of the Conseil d’Etat or, in his absence, by the President of a specialised commission or, in his absence, by the Director General of Labour or his representative. It comprises : 1° In respect of the college of social partners : a) Five employee representatives, i.e.: one nominated by the Confédération générale du travail (CGT), one nominated by…

Article R4641-11 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The specialised committees: 1° Prepare the opinions of the general committee; 2° Are consulted on international and European instruments, draft decrees other than those issued on the report of the Minister for Labour, and draft orders issued on the report of the Minister for Labour. On these texts, they give the opinion of the Conseil d’orientation des conditions de travail (Working Conditions Advisory Council) provided for in II of article…

Article R4641-12 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The five specialised commissions, with the exception of the specialised commission responsible for issues relating to agricultural activities, comprise: 1° For the college of social partners: a) Five employee representatives, i.e. : one nominated by the Confédération générale du travail (CGT), one nominated by the Confédération française démocratique du travail (CFDT), one nominated by the Confédération générale du travail-Force ouvrière (CGT-FO), one nominated by the Confédération française des travailleurs chrétiens…

Article R4641-13 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The first four specialised commissions formed within the Conseil d’orientation des conditions de travail are as follows: 1° A specialised commission on cross-cutting issues, those involved in prevention in companies, studies and research. In particular, it is responsible for prevention and occupational health services and occupational physicians, members of the multidisciplinary team and social and economic committees. It is responsible for promoting and disseminating a culture of prevention, training, risks…

Article R4641-14 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

In application of the provisions of article R. 4641-1, the specialised commission responsible for issues relating to agricultural activities is consulted on texts presented on the report of the Minister for Agriculture. As an exception to the provisions of article R. 4641-11, it may also be consulted by the Minister for Agriculture on other draft laws, ordinances, decrees or orders when they concern the health and safety of workers in…

Article R4641-15 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

Placed under the regional prefect, the regional committee for the orientation of working conditions participates in the development of policy guidelines for health and safety at work and the improvement of working conditions at regional level. A regional occupational health and prevention committee is set up within the committee. Its role is to provide guidance on occupational health and safety policy and the improvement of working conditions.

Article R4641-16 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

I.-The Comité régional d’orientation des conditions de travail comprises: 1° The regional Prefect or his representative, as Chairman; 2° A college of representatives of regional State administrations; 3° A college of representatives, in equal numbers, of employers’ and employees’ organisations representative at national level; 4° A college of regional social security, expertise and prevention bodies; 5° A college of qualified personalities, comprising in particular: a) Personalities appointed for their expertise…

Article R4641-17 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The members of the Regional Committee referred to in 3° and 5° of article R. 4641-16 shall complete and update an individual declaration of interests filed with the Regional Directorate for Business, Competition, Consumption, Labour and Employment. They shall not take part in any work likely to involve a conflict of interest. Where necessary, any ministerial representative or any other person whom the representative of the Regional Directorate for Business,…

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Article R4641-8 of the French Labour Code

Article R4641-9 of the French Labour Code

Article R4641-10 of the French Labour Code

Article R4641-11 of the French Labour Code

Article R4641-12 of the French Labour Code

Article R4641-13 of the French Labour Code

Article R4641-14 of the French Labour Code

Article R4641-15 of the French Labour Code

Article R4641-16 of the French Labour Code

Article R4641-17 of the French Labour Code

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