The Electrical Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres (Certification) (Amendment) Regulations 1999

Amendment of The Electricity at Work Regulations

3.  In sub-paragraph (d) of regulation 19(2) of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989(1), for the words “and 94/44/EC” there shall be substituted, “, 94/44/EC and 98/65/EC(2)” and this substitution shall have effect as if it had been made under section 15 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974(3) and the provisions of that Act as regards enforcement and offences shall apply to that sub-paragraph.

(1)

S.I. 1989/635.

(2)

O.J. L257, 19.9.98, p. 29.

(3)

1974 c. 37; section 15 was amended by the Employment Protection Act 1975 (c. 71), Schedule 15, paragraph 6. There are other amendments to section 15 which are not relevant to this provision.