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Article L4122-1 of the French Labour Code

In accordance with the instructions given by the employer, under the conditions set out in the internal regulations for companies required to draw up such regulations, it is the responsibility of each worker to take care, in accordance with his or her training and abilities, of his or her own health and safety and that of other persons affected by his or her acts or omissions at work.

The employer’s instructions shall specify, in particular where justified by the nature of the risks, the conditions of use of work equipment, means of protection and dangerous substances and preparations. They shall be adapted to the nature of the tasks to be performed.

The provisions of the first paragraph do not affect the principle of employer liability.

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Article L4122-1

Conformément aux instructions qui lui sont données par l’employeur, dans les conditions prévues au règlement intérieur pour les entreprises tenues d’en élaborer un, il incombe à chaque travailleur de prendre soin, en fonction de sa formation et selon ses possibilités, de sa santé et de sa sécurité ainsi que de celles des autres personnes concernées par ses actes ou ses omissions au travail.

Les instructions de l’employeur précisent, en particulier lorsque la nature des risques le justifie, les conditions d’utilisation des équipements de travail, des moyens de protection, des substances et préparations dangereuses. Elles sont adaptées à la nature des tâches à accomplir.

Les dispositions du premier alinéa sont sans incidence sur le principe de la responsabilité de l’employeur.

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