The results of the measurements and the technical inspection reports are communicated by the employer to the occupational physician and to the social and economic committee. They are kept at the disposal of the Labour Inspectorate control officer, the Labour Inspectorate control officer doctor and the agents of the prevention services of the social security organisations.
Measurements and technical checks carried out in application of this paragraph must comply with the procedures and methods laid down in application of Article R. 4412-151.
When informed by the occupational physician that a biological limit value has been exceeded, under the conditions set out in Article R. 4412-51-1, the employer: 1° Carries out a risk assessment in accordance with sub-section 2; 2° Implements the preventive measures and means provided for in Articles R. 4412-67 to R. 4412-73 ; 3° Carries out the checks on occupational exposure limit values provided for in sub-section 4; 4° Stops…
In the event of an incident or accident likely to lead to abnormal exposure to chemical agents which are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction, only workers essential for carrying out repairs and other necessary work will be authorised to work in the affected area until the normal situation is restored and the causes of the abnormal exposure have been eliminated.
The employer shall provide workers authorised to work in the area affected by the incident or accident with protective clothing and individual respiratory protection equipment. He shall ensure that they are actually worn.
In order to maintain or restore health conditions in the affected area, the agents must be eliminated in such a way as not to create new risks for workers or the environment of the establishment.
If the results of the risk assessment reveal a risk to workers’ health or safety, the employer shall make available to exposed workers and to the Social and Economic Committee appropriate information on : 1° The industrial activities or processes carried out, including the reasons why carcinogens, mutagens or agents toxic to reproduction are used; 2° The quantities manufactured or used of substances or preparations containing carcinogens, mutagens or agents…
The employer organises, in liaison with the social and economic committee and the occupational physician, safety information and training for workers likely to be exposed to carcinogens, mutagens or agents toxic to reproduction. This information and training concerns, in particular: 1° Potential health risks, including additional risks due to smoking; 2° Precautions to be taken to prevent exposure; 3° Hygiene requirements; 4° Wearing and use of protective equipment and clothing;…
Safety information and training are adapted to changes in risks and the emergence of new risks. They are repeated regularly. They promote the application of prevention rules in line with developments in knowledge and techniques.
Workers are informed of the potentially harmful effects of exposure to chemical substances on fertility, on the embryo in particular at the start of pregnancy, on the foetus and on the child in the event of breast-feeding. It makes women aware of the need to declare their pregnancy as soon as possible and informs them of the possibilities of temporary change of assignment and prohibited work as provided for in…
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