S.L. 424.31 ст. 2Interpretation.

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-

"Act" means the Health and Safety at Work Act; "Authority" means the Occupational Health and Safety Authority established by article 4 of the Act;

*These regulations have been transferred to Cap. 646. Vide S.L. 646.21 and Act XXXIII of 2024. FROM RISKS RESULTING FROM EXPOSURE TO VIBRATION)

"hand-arm vibration" means the mechanical vibration that, when transmitted to the human hand-arm system, entails risks to the health and safety of workers, in particular vascular, bone or joint, neurological or muscular disorders; "the Minister" means the Minister responsible for occupational health and safety; "whole-body vibration" means the mechanical vibration that, when transmitted to the whole body, entails risks to the health and safety of workers, in particular lower-back morbidity and trauma of the spine.