Definitions Flashcards
1
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Accident
A
An unplanned event that results in damage, loss or harm
2
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Hazard
A
The potential of something to cause harm
3
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Risk
A
The likelihood of something to cause harm
4
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Civil law
A
Duties of individuals to each other
5
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Criminal law
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Duties of individuals to the state
6
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Welfare
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Provision of facilities to maintain health and wellbeing of people in the workplace (washing, sanitary and first aid)
7
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Residual risk
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Remaining risks after controls applied
8
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Near miss
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Any incident that could have resulted in a accident
9
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Dangerous occurrence
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A near miss that could have led to serious injuries or loss of life
10
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Common law
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Law based on court judgements
11
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Statute law
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Law based on acts of parliament
