Section 1: Common technical requirements

Moving parts for transmitting energy or for moving work equipment where there is a risk of mechanical contact which could lead to accidents are fitted with appropriate guards or devices to prevent access to dangerous areas or to stop the movement of dangerous parts before workers can reach them, as far as is technically possible.

Work equipment powered by a source of energy other than human effort and comprising moving parts involved in the performance of the work and liable to cause accidents through mechanical contact must be arranged, protected, controlled or equipped in such a way that operators cannot reach the danger zone. However, where some of these moving parts cannot be made inaccessible in whole or in part during their operation because of…

The protectors and protective devices provided for in articles R. 4324-1 and R. 4324-2 have the following characteristics: 1° They are of robust construction, adapted to the conditions of use; 2° They do not give rise to any additional risks, the failure of one of their components not compromising their protective function; 3° They cannot be easily removed or rendered inoperative; 4° They are located at a sufficient distance from…

Components of work equipment where there is a risk of breakage or bursting are fitted with appropriate guards.

Work equipment is installed and equipped to prevent hazards from falling or flying objects such as machined parts, tooling, swarf and waste.

Components of work equipment intended for the transmission of heat energy, in particular steam or thermal fluid pipes, are arranged, protected or insulated in such a way as to prevent any risk of burns.

The technical requirements laid down in this chapter, in particular the characteristics of the guards provided for in articles R. 4324-1 to R. 4324-3, are specified as necessary by orders issued by the Minister for Labour or the Minister for Agriculture, depending on the category of equipment concerned.