Where, despite the preventive measures implemented pursuant to this section, exposure exceeding the exposure limit values is observed, the employer shall: 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 them being exceeded again.
The training measures relate in particular to : 1° The sources of artificial optical radiation in the workplace ; 2° The health and safety risks that may result from excessive exposure to artificial optical radiation and the applicable exposure limit values; 3° The results of the risk assessment defined in section 4 and the measures taken in application of section 5 with a view to eliminating or reducing the risks…
The employer shall draw up a workstation notice for each workstation or work situation where, according to the results of the risk assessment defined in section 4, workers are likely to be exposed to artificial optical radiation exceeding the exposure limit values defined in articles R. 4452-5 and R. 4452-6. The leaflet is intended to inform workers of the risks to which their work may expose them and of the…
When lasers of the classes mentioned in 9° of Article R. 4452-8, the employer must ensure that he or his employees have the appropriate skills to carry out the following tasks under his responsibility: 1° Participation in assessments of the risks incurred by workers working near laser machines or devices; 2° Participation in the implementation on site of all measures likely to ensure the health and safety of workers working…
The employer keeps an up-to-date list of workers likely to be exposed to artificial optical radiation exceeding the exposure limit values defined in articles R. 4452-5 and R. 4452-6. This list shall specify the nature of the exposure, its duration and its level, as known, where applicable, from the results of calculation or measurement.
The employer shall draw up an exposure sheet for these workers containing the following information: 1° The nature of the work performed; 2° The characteristics of the emitting sources to which the worker is exposed; 3° The nature of the radiation; 4° Where applicable, the results of measurements of artificial optical radiation levels; 5° Periods of exposure.
In the event of abnormal exposure, the employer will record the duration and nature of the exposure on the exposure sheet.
A copy of the exposure sheet is given to the company doctor. It is made available to the Labour Inspectorate on request.
Each worker concerned is informed of the existence of the exposure sheet and has access to the information it contains.
When exposure in excess of the limit values is detected or when individual monitoring reveals that a worker is suffering from a disease or abnormality likely to result from exposure to artificial optical radiation, the health professionals mentioned in the first paragraph of Article L. 4624-1 inform the occupational physician without delay, who will inform the worker of the results concerning him/her and indicate the necessary medical follow-up. The occupational…
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