The single document for the evaluation of occupational risks is compulsory in France, since 2001, for any company employing workers.  The update of th...

The employer must not fill in the single document for the evaluation of occupational risks on his own. He has to share it with his employees. And addi...

The practice of occupational medicine in France requires a doctor’s diploma completed by a specific university degree in occupational health. Si...

The law intrusts a lot of missions to the occupational doctor and insures its independence for these responsibilities. Occupational physicians support...

If the employer so wishes, he may request access to a register of work-related accidents. It is the Pension insurance and health at work institution  ...

The victim of an occupational accident has to notify his work-relating accident according to the French Social Security code (article L. 441-1 ) Bookm...

The employee has to consult a doctor if he has been victim to an occupational accident. The physician has to fill in an  initial medical certificate ....

The pre-reinstatement visits are optional and take place when the worker is on sick when a modification of the capacity for work is predictable.  An e...

The employer has to organise the pre-recruitment medical examinations when hiring employees. It is to ensure that the employees are physically fit and...

The employer has to arrange a reinstatement medical examination with the occupational physician when worker has stopped to work at least for 30 days d...