Decree No.77-915 of 11 August 1977 concerning the Higher Council for the Prevention of Occupational Hazards Jurisdiction France Year 1977 Published in French Original/other title [French] Décret n°77-915 du 11 aoűt 1977 relatif au Conseil supérieur de la prévention des risques professionnels. Serial title Journal officiel de la République française Source 12 Aug. 1977, Vol.109, No.186, p.4186-4188. Descriptors [Primary] France, safety and health organization [Secondary] law, national organization, safety and health committees Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract A Higher Council for the Prevention of Occupational Hazards, the role of which would be to participate in developing a national policy for the elimination of these hazards, was created by the French Act of 6 Dec. 1976 to promote occupational accident prevention (CIS 77-899). This Decree prescribes the terms of reference of the Council and its membership (government, employer and worker representatives assisted by specialists), the powers and duties of its committees, standing orders and rules of procedure. CIS No. 78-1456 Database ID 29611