Act No.82-689 of 4 Aug. 1982 relative to freedom of workers in the undertaking Jurisdiction France Year 1982 Published in French Original/other title [French] Loi n°82-689 du 4 aoűt 1982 relative aux libertés des travailleurs dans l'entreprise Serial title Journal officiel de la République française Source 6 Aug. 1982, p.2518-2520. Descriptors [Primary] France, labour-management relations, plant safety and health organization, safety and health committees [Secondary] law, role of workers' organizations, work organization Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract Establishment of in-plant regulations is mandatory in undertakings employing 20 or more workers. The regulations must include implementation measures for safety and health in the undertaking or establishment. The opinion of the OSH committee is mandatory within the terms of reference of the committee. Workers have a direct and collective right of expression on the content and organisation of their work and on the definition and implementation of measures designed to improve conditions of work in the undertaking. This right may be exercised on the work premises and during working hours and is remunerated as work. CIS No. 83-837 Database ID 39675