S.L. 424.13 Art. 2Interpretation.

(1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires -

"Act" means the Health and Safety at Work Act

"appointed person" means a person provided by the employer, who in the absence of a first-aider, otherwise takes charge of a situation in which a person or persons require first aid; "Authority" means the Occupational Health and Safety Authority established by virtue of article 8 of the Act; "first aid" means:

(a) treatment for the purpose of preserving life and minimising the consequences of injury and illness until such help is obtained from a medical practitioner or nurse, and

(b) treatment of minor injuries which would otherwise receive no treatment or which do not need treatment by a medical practitioner; "first aider" means a person who has received training and holds a valid certification attesting qualification issued by a first aid trainer; "first aid trainer" means a person in possession of a recognised qualification given by an awarding body which is accredited by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre.