Subsection 2: Risk assessment

The employer shall assess the risks to the health and safety of workers arising from any activity likely to present a risk of exposure to hazardous chemical agents. This assessment must be repeated periodically, particularly when there is any significant change in conditions that could affect the health or safety of workers.

When assessing risks, the employer shall take into account, in particular: 1° The hazardous properties of the chemical agents present in the workplace ; 2° The health and safety information provided by the chemical supplier in accordance with articles R. 4411-1-1, R. 4411-73 and R. 4411-84 ; 3° Any additional information it may require, obtained from the supplier or other readily available sources; 4° The nature, degree and duration of…

The risk assessment includes all activities within the company or establishment, including servicing and maintenance.

Any new activity involving hazardous chemical agents may only be undertaken once a risk assessment has been carried out and appropriate preventive measures implemented.

The results of the chemical risk assessment are communicated, in an appropriate form, to the social and economic committee and, in the absence of staff representation, to any worker involved in the company, as well as to the occupational physician. This communication takes place, in particular, following an update of the assessment results or any significant change in working methods and conditions likely to affect the health and safety of…

The results of the risk assessment are recorded in the single risk assessment document provided for in Article R. 4121-1.