Definitions

Question 1

Define an Accident

Answer 1

An unplanned event that results in damage, loss or harm.

Question 2

Define a Hazard.

Answer 2

The potential of something to cause harm.

Question 3

Define a Risk.

Answer 3

The likelihood of tomething to cause harm.

Question 4

Define Civil Law

Answer 4

The duties of individuals to each other.

Question 5

Define Criminal Law.

Answer 5

The duties of individuals to the state.

Question 6

Define Welfare.

Answer 6

The provision of facilities to maintain health and bell-being of people to the workplace (E.G. Washing, Sanitary & First Aid)

Question 7

Define Residual Risk

Answer 7

Remaining risks after controls have been applied.

Question 8

Define a Near Miss.

Answer 8

Any incident that could have resulted in an accident.

Question 9

Define a Dangerous Occurence.

Answer 9

A near miss that could have led to serious injury or loss of life.

Question 10

Define Common Law.

Answer 10

Law based on court judgements

Question 11

Define Statute Law.

Answer 11

Law based on Acts of Parliment.