Decree No.77-612 of 9 June 1977, respecting the special site health and safety committees provided for in article 39-1 of Act No.76-1106 of 6 December 1976 Jurisdiction France Year 1977 Published in French Original/other title [French] Décret n°77-612 du 9 juin 1977 relatif aux comités particuliers d'hygične et de sécurité de chantier prévus ŕ l'article 39-1 de la loi n°76-1106 du 6 décembre 1976. Serial title Journal officiel de la République française Source 15 June 1977, Vol.109, No.137, p.3259-3261. Descriptors [Primary] France, construction industry, construction sites, safety and health committees [Secondary] law Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This decree makes the setting up of a special safety and health committee mandatory: (1) on worksites covered by the newly-inserted article L.235.5 of the French Labour Code, promulgated by the Act of 1 Dec. 1976 (CIS 77-899); and (2) on worksites for projects requiring more than 1 year for completion, and where a minimum of 100 workers are employed for at least 6 months. The decree prescribes, for both types of worksite, the composition, powers and duties, and objectives of these committees. The Organisation for Safety in the Building Construction and Civil Engineering (Organisme professionnel de prévention du bâtiment et des travaux publics (OPPBTP)) is required to assist in the promotion of these committees. CIS No. 77-2069 Database ID 28387