Works forbidden by law for young people in France
The French Labour Code specifies the forbidden works for young people.
Works forbidden for young people between 15 and 18 years
Derogation procédure
Works forbidden for young people between 15 and 18 years
It is forbidden to expose to any pornographic or violent related acts
- According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-16 )
It is forbidden to expose to hazardous chemical agents however an exemption is possible
- According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-17) :
It is forbidden to expose to hazardous chemical agents ( defined by French Labour Code articles R. 4412-3 and R. 4412-60) - According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-18) :
It is forbidden to expose to asbestos- dust level defined by the French Labour Code article R. 4412-98
- however exemption is possible for certain dust levels defined by the French Labour Code, article R. 4412-98)
List of hazardous chemical agents to which exposure by young people is prohibited
- Exposure to a hazardous chemical agent defined by the French Labour Code (article R. 4411-6) is prohibited and exposure to any hazardous chemical agents having an occupational exposure limit value.
According to the French Labour Code (article R 4411-6 ) a young under 18 years of age should not be exposed to chemical substances and mixtures corresponding to one of the following category :
- Explosives substances
- Extremely flammable
- Easily flammables
- Flammables
- Very toxic
- Toxic
- Noxious
- Corrosive
- Irritants
- Sensitizers
- Carcinogenic
- Mutagenic
- Toxic to reproduction
However there is no prohibition for the following hazardous chemical agents :oxidizers, substances and mixtures hazardous to the aquatic environment.
It is forbidden to expose to group 4 and group 3 biological agents
According to the French Labour Code (article D 4153-19).
For example, hepatitis B virus, virus rabies are group 3 biological agents.
It is forbidden to expose to mechanical vibrations
According to the French Labour Code (article D 4153-20 ) and it specifies the vibrations levels which should not be exceeded (article R. 4443-2) :
- 2,5 m / s2 for the vibrations transmitted to the hands and arms ;
- 0,5 m / s2 for the vibrations transmitted to the whole body.
Exposure to ionising radiations, artificial optical radiation are forbidden however an exemption is possible.
According to the French Labour Code (Articles D 4153-21 and D 4153-22 )
Exposure to hyperbaric conditions is prohibited however an exemption is possible.
According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-23 )
Exposure to hazards of an electrical nature is forbidden
According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-24 )
Exposure to risks of collapse is forbidden
According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-25 )
Driving mobile work equipment is forbidden
According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-26 and D 4153-27 )
Works requiring use of work equipment are forbidden however an exemption is possible
According to the French Labour Code (Articles D 4153-28 and D 4153-29 )
Temporary work at a height is forbidden
According to the French Labour Code (Articles D 4153-30, D 4153-31 and D 4153-32 )
Works using pressure vessels are forbidden however an exemption is possible
According to the French Labour Code (Articles D 4153-33 and D 4153-34 )
Working in contact with melted glasse or melted metal is forbidden however an exemption is possible
According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-35)
Exposure to extreme temperatures is forbidden
According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-36 )
Working in contact with animals is forbidden
According to the French Labour Code (Article D 4153-37 du Code du travail).
Dérogation procedure
The dérogation shoud be request to the labor inspector ( French Labour Code article R 4153-39) and may be granted for 3 years. According to a recent decree ( n°2013-914), it is granted now for a work place, not for a worker.
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