3. Application of Act to Government

Terms defined in s 4

• building operation

  building operation

  Defined · s 4

  “building operation” means — (a) the construction, structural alteration, repair or maintenance of a building (including the re-wiring of any electrical installation, the replacement of any lift, air-conditioning plant and ancillary ducting of a building, and the re-pointing, redecoration and external cleaning of the structure); (b) the demolition of a building; or (c) the preparation of the site for, and the laying of foundation of, an intended building, but does not include any operation which is a work of engineering construction;

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• premises

  premises

  Defined · s 4

  “premises” includes any place whether enclosed or built on or not, whether situated underground or under water and, in particular, includes — (a) any building, vehicle, vessel or aircraft; (b) any structure, whether a fixed structure or a movable structure such as a tent; and (c) a part of any premises, including a part of premises of a kind referred to in paragraph (a) or (b);

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• work of engineering construction

  work of engineering construction

  Defined · s 4

  “work of engineering construction” means any work specified in Schedule 4;

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• workplace

  workplace

  Defined · s 4

  “workplace” has the meaning ascribed to it by section 5(1);

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