Health and Safety Protections

French law places extensive obligations on employers to ensure workplace safety:

Employer Obligations

- General duty to ensure worker safety and health - Risk assessment and prevention plans - Provision of necessary protective equipment - Regular medical examinations - Adaptation of work to the individual - Priority for collective over individual protection measures

Employee Rights

Workers have significant rights regarding workplace safety: - Right to refuse dangerous work (droit de retrait) - Protection for whistleblowers reporting safety violations - Access to occupational health services - Participation in safety planning through representatives - Training on workplace hazards

Psychosocial Risks

France has been pioneering in recognizing psychological risks at work: - Legal obligation to prevent workplace stress - Recognition of burnout as potential occupational disease - Requirements to assess and prevent workplace harassment - Employer liability for psychological harm