5. For regulation 4(4) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999(1) 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 Article 22(2) of the Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987(2) 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, means suitable in any respect which it is reasonably foreseeable will affect the health or safety of such person.”.