Reference texts
Psychosocial risks are increasingly regulated by law.
Agreements:
National Agreements on Harassment and Violence at Work
March, 26th 2010
National Interprofessional Agreement on Workplace Stress
July, 02th 2008
European Framework Agreement on Work-Related Stress
October, 08th 2004
Labor code :
- “The employer shall take the necessary measures to ensure safety and to protect the physical and mental health of workers.” – Article L4121-1
- “The employer shall implement the measures provided for in Article L. 4121-1 on the basis of the general principles of prevention …” Article L4121-2
- “The employer shall, taking into account the nature of the activities of the establishment, assess the risks to the health and safety of workers, including the choice of manufacturing processes, work equipment, chemical substances or preparations, In the layout or rearrangement of workplaces or facilities and in the definition of workstations. Following this assessment, the employer implements the preventive measures as well as the working and production methods guaranteeing a better level of protection of the health and safety of the workers. It integrates these actions and methods into all the activities of the institution and at all levels of management. “ Article L4121-3
- “When entrusting tasks to a worker, the employer, taking into account the nature of the activities of the establishment, shall take into consideration the capacity of the person concerned to implement the necessary health and safety precautions.” Article L4121-4
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Report :
Well-being and efficiency report at work
February 2010