Government-approved organizations for the measurement and control of chemical risk.

Organismes agréés pour les mesures et contrôles du risque chimique.

Author(s) : HURE P., PIETRUSZYNSKI M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The French Labour Code makes it compulsory to have air flow parameters and certain chemical nuisances measured and monitored in all workplaces by a government-approved body or person. Special measurements are applicable to premises where the following products are handled: asbestos, benzene, carbon monoxide, metallic lead and its compounds. A reminder of the regulations in force is followed by a list of organizations and persons authorized, in each French Department, to perform atmosphere controls in workplaces, together with a list of government-approved bodies for the measurement of lead blood levels.

Details

  • Original title: Organismes agréés pour les mesures et contrôles du risque chimique.
  • Record ID : 1997-1884
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Source: Cah. Notes doc. - n. 163
  • Publication date: 1996
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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