Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires –

• “the 1974 Act” means the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974;

• “designated area” means any area designated by order under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964^f1 and “within a designated area” includes over and under it;

• “the prescribed provisions of the 1974 Act” means sections 1 to 59 and 80 to 82 of the 1974 Act;

• “territorial waters” means United Kingdom territorial waters adjacent to Great Britain and “within territorial waters” includes on, over and under them;

• “vessel” includes a hovercraft and any floating structure which is capable of being manned.

For the purposes of this Order, a person shall be deemed to be engaged in diving operations throughout any period from the time when he commences to prepare for diving until the time when –

and diving operations include the activity of any person in connection with the health and safety of a person who is, or is deemed to be, engaged in diving operations.