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Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 (No. 148) - France (RATIFICATION: 1985)

With reference to its previous comments concerning the application of Article 10 of the Convention, the Committee notes with satisfaction the provisions of sections R.233-1. R.233-1-3 and R.233-42 of the Labour Code as amended by Decree No. 93.41 of 11 January 1993 which require the head of the establishment to provide workers with suitable personal protective equipment and ensure that it is properly used; to reduce vibrations, by means of personal protective equipment, to levels below those which are harmful to health and safety; and to ensure, by means of the necessary maintenance, repair and replacement, that personal protective equipment is in proper working order and sufficiently hygienic.

The Committee raises certain other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.