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Article R4453-11 of the French Labour Code

When the results of the risk assessment show that the values triggering action are exceeded, the employer determines and implements the preventive measures and means provided for in Article R. 4453-13. These provisions are not required when the following cumulative conditions are met: 1° The values triggering action concern only direct biophysical effects; 2° The employer has demonstrated that the exposure limit values are not exceeded; 3° The safety risks…

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Article R4453-13 of the French Labour Code

Reducing the risks associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields is based in particular on : 1° The use of other work processes which do not expose workers to electromagnetic fields or which result in less exposure; 2° The choice of appropriate work equipment emitting less intense electromagnetic fields, taking into account the work to be carried out; 3° The implementation of technical means to reduce the emission of electromagnetic fields…

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Article R4453-14 of the French Labour Code

Workplaces where workers are likely to be exposed to electromagnetic field levels exceeding the action values are identified and appropriately and specifically signposted. Access to them is restricted if necessary. They are subject to restriction or access control when workers are likely to be exposed to levels of electromagnetic fields exceeding the exposure limit values. When access to these areas is restricted for electrical risks and workers are informed and…

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Article R4453-16 of the French Labour Code

Where, despite the preventive measures implemented pursuant to this section, a worker’s exposure exceeds the exposure limit values, the employer : 1° Immediately take measures to reduce exposure to a level below these limit values; 2° Determine the reasons why the exposure limit values were exceeded and adapt the protection and prevention measures accordingly in order to prevent any further exceedance; 3° Informs the Social and Economic Committee and the…

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Article R4453-17 of the French Labour Code

The employer shall ensure that each worker likely to be exposed to a risk related to electromagnetic fields receives all necessary information and training in relation to the results of the risk assessment carried out in accordance with section 4. This information and training shall relate in particular to : 1° The characteristics of electromagnetic field emissions ; 2° The direct biophysical effects and indirect effects that may result from…

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Article R4453-18 of the French Labour Code

The employer shall draw up a workstation manual for each workstation where workers are likely to be exposed to electromagnetic fields exceeding the values triggering action identified in application of article R. 4453-6 or presenting other risks of indirect effects. The leaflet is intended to inform workers of the risks to which their work may expose them and of the measures taken to avoid them. In particular, it sets out…

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Article R4453-19 of the French Labour Code

When an exposure in excess of the exposure limit values is detected or when an undesirable or unexpected effect on health likely to result from exposure to electromagnetic fields is reported by a worker, the latter benefits from a medical examination carried out by the occupational physician under the conditions provided for in the first paragraph of article R. 4624-34.

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Article R4453-20 of the French Labour Code

Without prejudice to the provisions laid down in sections 1 to 7 of this chapter, with the exception of Article R. 4453-16, when the preventive measures and means put in place by the employer under Article R. 4453-13 do not enable exposure to be kept below the exposure limit values relating to sensory effects and when work practices so require, these values may be temporarily exceeded. The worker’s exposure does…

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