Article | REF: AG4600 V1

The importance of safety in the workplace

Author: Alain GAYON

Publication date: July 10, 2001

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3. Safety results in the industry

The French Labor Code defines the various responsibilities relating to health, safety and the environment. Article L. 230-2 stipulates that "The head of the establishment shall take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the health of the establishment's workers, including temporary workers. These measures include actions to prevent occupational risks, information and training, as well as the implementation of appropriate organization and resources. It ensures that these measures are adapted to take account of changing circumstances and aim to improve existing situations...".

The continuous tightening of regulations has led to a steady decline in workplace accidents. The indicator most commonly used to assess a company's level of safety is the TF lost-time accident frequency rate: TF = number of lost-time accidents per million hours...

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