Section 5: Preventive measures and resources

Reducing the risks of exposure to artificial optical radiation is based in particular on : 1° The use of alternative work processes which do not expose workers to artificial optical radiation or which result in less exposure; 2° The choice of appropriate work equipment which, taking into account the work to be carried out, emits the least amount of artificial optical radiation possible; 3° Limiting the duration and intensity of…

Workplaces 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 are appropriately signposted. Where technically possible, these places are also circumscribed and access to them is restricted.

In liaison with the occupational physician, the employer shall adapt the prevention measures provided for in this section to the needs of workers belonging to particularly sensitive risk groups.

When it is not possible to avoid the risks due to exposure to artificial optical radiation by other means, appropriate and suitable personal protective equipment is made available to workers. When the exposure levels laid down in articles R. 4452-5 and R. 4452-6 are exceeded, the employer must ensure that they are worn.

Personal protective equipment is such that it reduces exposure to a level which does not exceed the exposure limit values defined in articles R. 4452-5 and R. 4452-6. They are adopted after consultation with the social and economic committee, the occupational physician and, if necessary, with the assistance of the agents of the prevention services of the social security organisations and the health, safety and working conditions organisations mentioned in…

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.