1.9 Health and safety (key terms) Flashcards
1
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COSHH
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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002
2
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Risk
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The likelihood or change that someone may be harmed as a result of being exposed to a hazard
3
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Hazard
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Anything that could cause someone harm
4
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Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974
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The main piece of legislation for British health and safety law
5
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Safety precaution
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Any action carried out in advance that protects against a possible danger or injury
6
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Risk assessment
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Consideration of what may cause harm to people, and if reasonable steps are being taken to prevent that harm
