S.L. 646.22 Art. 1Title, scope and applicability.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Work Place

(Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks resulting from Exposure to Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations.

(2) The scope of these regulations is to lay down minimum requirements for the protection of workers from risks to their health and safety arising or likely to arise from exposure to artificial optical radiation during their work. These regulations refer to the risk to the health and safety of workers due to adverse effects caused by exposure to artificial optical radiation to the eyes and to the skin. These regulations shall implement Directive 2006/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

(3) These regulations shall apply fully to all workers without prejudice to more stringent and,or more specific provisions contained in any other law or regulation on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to artificial optical radiation.