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Article R4623-25-4 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The candidate for authorisation to practice is bound by an employment contract concluded with the employer or the president of the inter-company occupational health and prevention service. The duration of the employment contract is, depending on the case, either in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of I of article R. 4623-25-3, or equal to the duration of the training period prescribed in application of article R. 4111-17…

Article R4623-25-5 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The doctor recruited in application of the provisions of article R. 4623-25-3 works under the responsibility of a doctor qualified in occupational medicine.

Article R4623-29 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

Nurses recruited to an occupational health and prevention service must hold a state diploma or be authorised to practise without restriction under the conditions set out in the Public Health Code. If the nurse has not undergone occupational health training, the employer shall enrol him/her in such training during the twelve months following his/her recruitment and shall encourage his/her continuing education.

Article R4623-30 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

In compliance with the provisions of articles R. 4311-1 et seq. of the Public Health Code, nurses carry out their own duties as well as those delegated by the occupational physician under the conditions set out in article R. 4623-14 of this Code.

Article R4623-31 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

A nursing interview may be set up in agreement with and under the responsibility of the occupational physician. The nurse may also take part in workplace and collective information initiatives designed in collaboration with the occupational physician and validated by him/her. The actions provided for in this article are carried out in compliance with the rules relating to the practice of the nursing profession determined in application of Article L….

Article R4623-31-1 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The specific occupational health training provided for in Article L. 4623-10 is acquired by proving : 1° A training course comprising a minimum of 240 hours of theoretical instruction ; 2° 105 hours of professional practice in occupational health. This training is provided by a public establishment of a scientific, cultural and professional nature or by a training organisation certified under the conditions laid down in article L. 6316-1 of…

Article R4623-31-2 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The specific occupational health training provided for in Article L. 4623-10 enables candidates to acquire at least the following skills: 1° Knowledge of the world of work and the company ; 2° Knowledge of occupational risks and pathologies and how to prevent them; 3° Collective action to prevent occupational risks and promote health in the workplace and support for employers and companies; 4° Individual monitoring of employees’ state of health,…

Article R4623-31-3 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

The procedures for organising the specific occupational health training provided for in article L. 4623-10, the framework for checking the knowledge acquired during the training course and the assessment of the professional practice placement are specified by an order of the Minister for Employment.

Article R4623-32 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

In industrial establishments with between 200 and 800 employees, there is at least one nurse and, above this number, one additional nurse for every 600 employees. In other establishments with between 500 and 1,000 employees, there is at least one nurse, and one additional nurse per 1,000 employees.

Article R4623-33 of the French Labour Code

November 2, 2023

In industrial establishments with fewer than 200 employees and in other establishments with fewer than 500 employees, a nurse is present if the occupational physician and the social and economic committee so request. If the employer contests the request, the decision is taken by the labour inspector after consulting the labour inspector.

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Article R4623-25-4 of the French Labour Code

Article R4623-25-5 of the French Labour Code

Article R4623-29 of the French Labour Code

Article R4623-30 of the French Labour Code

Article R4623-31 of the French Labour Code

Article R4623-31-1 of the French Labour Code

Article R4623-31-2 of the French Labour Code

Article R4623-31-3 of the French Labour Code

Article R4623-32 of the French Labour Code

Article R4623-33 of the French Labour Code

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