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Video Surveillance in Stores: The CNIL Obligations You Need to Know
Before installing cameras in a store, a retailer must document the purpose, consult the staff council, display a visible notice, and limit how long footage is kept, usually around one month. Here are the CNIL obligations that apply today, and what the pending 2026 algorithmic anti-theft experiment would change.
Tom Basin
August 14, 2026
Business Property Insurance: What Compliance Traceability Changes in Your Contract
Your business property insurance contract depends directly on how accurately you declare your risks to the insurer. An up-to-date safety register, our ScoreRisk, and a documented prevention plan all shape how insurers price your premium, assess risk declarations, and handle claims after a loss.
Tom Basin
August 10, 2026
ERP Safety Commission: How It Works, Which Categories Are Affected, and What an Unfavorable Opinion Means
The safety commission checks that a public-facing establishment (ERP) meets fire and accessibility rules before opening or during operation. Its opinion (favorable, favorable with reservations, or unfavorable) is advisory only: the mayor decides. Here's who sits on the commission, how the visit unfolds, and what an unfavorable opinion actually triggers.
Tom Basin
August 3, 2026
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
Workplace fire extinguishers: which type should you choose?
Water, powder, CO2 or foam: each extinguisher matches a specific fire class (A, B, C, F, or electrical risk). Choosing the wrong type can worsen a fire and breach the employer’s safety duty. This guide explains fire classes and which extinguisher fits each workplace risk.
Tom Basin
July 22, 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
The importance of safety glasses
Safety glasses play a crucial role in protecting workers. They help prevent eye injuries.
Tom Basin
August 17, 2026
The different types of safety shoes and boots
L'objectif de cet article est de découvrir les différents types de chaussure et botte de sécurité disponibles.
Tom Basin
March 27, 2025
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