S.L. 646.2 Art. 2Interpretation.

In these regulations:

"processes" means the processes of loading and unloading, of moving and handling goods and of coaling on or in any dock, wharf, quay or harbour in Malta and its Dependencies and on or in any ship within the territorial waters of Malta and its Dependencies, or any of those processes; "person employed" means a person employed in the processes;

"hatch" means an opening in a deck used for the purpose of the process or for trimming, or for ventilation; "hatchway" means the whole space within the square of the hatches, from the top deck to the bottom of the hold; "lifting machinery" means cranes, winches, hoists, derrick booms, derrick and mast bands, goose necks, eyebolts, and all other permanent attachments to the derricks, masts and decks, used in hoisting or lowering in connection with the processes; "pulley block" means pulley, block, gin and similar gear, other than a crane block specially constructed for use with a crane to which it is permanently attached.