Regulation 5 Amendment to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

For paragraph (4) of regulation 4 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998^f1 there shall be substituted the following paragraph–

“(4)

In this regulation “suitable”–

(a)

subject to sub-paragraph (b), means suitable in any respect which it is reasonably foreseeable will affect the health or safety of any person;

(b)

in relation to–

(i)

an offensive weapon within the meaning of section 1(4) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953^f2 provided for use as self-defence or as deterrent equipment; and

(ii)

work equipment provided for use for arrest or restraint, by a person who holds the office of constable or an appointment as police cadet, means suitable in any respect which it is reasonably foreseeable will affect the health or safety of such person.”.