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Division 3.1.1 Definitions

United Kingdom

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  1. (a)

    ‘Machinery presenting hazards due to its mobility’ means

    • machinery the operation of which requires either mobility while working, or continuous or semi-continuous movement between a succession of fixed working locations, or

    • machinery which is operated without being moved, but which may be equipped in such a way as to enable it to be moved more easily from one place to another.

  2. (b)

    ‘Driver’ means an operator responsible for the movement of a machine. The driver may be transported by the machinery or may be on foot, accompanying the machinery, or may guide the machinery by remote control.