S.L. 424.23 Art. 2Interpretation.

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Act" means the Health and Safety at Work Act; "asbestos" means the following fibrous silicates: - Asbestos actinolite, CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) No 77536-66-4, - Asbestos gruenerite (amosite) CAS No 12172-73-5, - Asbestos anthophyllite, CAS No 77536-67-5, - Chrysotile, CAS No 12001-29-5, - Crocidolite, CAS No 12001-28-4, - Asbestos tremolite, CAS No 77536-68-6; "the Authority" means the Occupational Health and Safety Authority established by virtue of article 8 of the Act; "doctor" means a medical practitioner, specialised in respiratory medicine, who is appointed by an employer to examine workers exposed to asbestos.