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Article L4525-1 of the French Labour Code

Without prejudice to the application of the other measures provided for in this Code relating to the prevention of fires and explosions, appropriate human and material resources for prevention, fire-fighting and rescue shall be provided to ensure the safety of persons employed within the establishment at all times.

The employer defines these resources according to the number of people employed on the premises and the risks involved.

It consults the social and economic committee on the definition and modification of these resources.

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Article L4525-1

Sans préjudice de l’application des autres mesures prévues par le présent code, relatives à la prévention des incendies et des explosions, des moyens appropriés, humains et matériels, de prévention, de lutte contre l’incendie et de secours sont prévus afin de veiller en permanence à la sécurité des personnes occupées dans l’enceinte de l’établissement.

L’employeur définit ces moyens en fonction du nombre de personnes employées dans l’enceinte de l’établissement et des risques encourus.

Il consulte le comité social et économique sur la définition et la modification de ces moyens.

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