Subsection 2: Permanent derogations for young workers

Young workers who hold a diploma or professional qualification corresponding to the activity in which they are engaged may be assigned to work for which a derogation may be granted in application of article L. 4153-9 if they have been found to be medically fit for such work.

Young workers certified in accordance with the provisions of Article R. 4544-9 may carry out operations on electrical installations or operations of an electrical or non-electrical nature in the vicinity of such installations, within the limits set by the certification.

Young workers may be assigned to drive self-propelled mobile work equipment and work equipment used for lifting if they have received the training provided for in Article R. 4323-55 and if they hold the driving authorisation provided for in Article R. 4323-56, in the case of equipment whose operation is subject to obtaining such an authorisation.

Young workers are authorised to be assigned to work involving manual handling within the meaning of Article R. 4541-2 exceeding 20% of their weight if they have been found medically fit for such work.