Article 3 Definitions

For the purposes of this Directive, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

1. (a)

   worker: any person employed by an employer, including trainees and apprentices but excluding domestic servants;

2. (b)

   employer: any natural or legal person who has an employment relationship with the worker and has responsibility for the undertaking and/ or establishment;

3. (c)

   workers' representative with specific responsibility for the safety and health of workers: any person elected, chosen or designated in accordance with national laws and/ or practices to represent workers where problems arise relating to the safety and health protection of workers at work;

4. (d)

   prevention: all the steps or measures taken or planned at all stages of work in the undertaking to prevent or reduce occupational risks.