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Fire Permit at Work: Obligations, Content, and Liability

As soon as an employee performs hot work (welding, cutting, grinding) on your site or a client's, French regulation requires a fire permit (permis de feu). What must it contain, who must issue it, and what happens if it's missing? Practical answers based on the Order of March 19, 1993 and the Labour Code.

Tom Basin

July 23, 2026

ERP Safety Register: Mandatory Content and How Often to Update It

Every ERP must keep a safety register from the day it opens. What must it contain under Article R143-44 of the Construction Code, how often should it be updated, and what changed under the decree of November 19, 2025 that took effect on July 1, 2026? Answers and practical guidance.

Tom Basin

July 23, 2026

Seveso Lower-Tier vs Upper-Tier: Differences and Obligations

Seveso lower-tier or upper-tier: the two classification levels don't carry the same obligations. An overview of the threshold criteria and the requirements specific to each: hazard study, internal and external emergency plans, and safety management system.

Tom Basin

July 21, 2026

SEVESO Negligence: Environmental Safety Lessons

Inspection récente chez une entreprise SEVESO en faute. Cet article met en lumière l'importance des actions de sécurité environnementale.

Tom Basin

September 14, 2026

The role of certification bodies

Découvrez le rôle des organismes certificateurs et le processus de certification. Assurez la qualité et la sécurité avec CountAct.

Tom Basin

March 27, 2025

The employer's safety obligation

Dans un monde professionnel conscient des impératifs de santé et de sécurité, l'obligation de sécurité de l'employeur est un réel pilier.

Tom Basin

March 4, 2025

The role of the DREAL and the Labor Inspectorate

Découvrez comment la DREAL et l'Inspection du Travail jouent un rôle crucial dans la promotion de la sécurité et la santé professionnel.

Tom Basin

March 27, 2025

The duty to inform the public in businesses at risk

Les entreprises opèrent souvent côte à côte avec les communautés locales, le devoir d’information à la population est donc crucial.

Tom Basin

March 26, 2025

ICPE & SEVESO Safety: An Essential Guide

Explore the role of ICPE and Seveso regulations in establishing safety measures and implementing emergency procedures.

Tom Basin

March 26, 2025

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