Key Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Health
A
The absence of disease.
2
Q
Safety
A
The absence of risk of serious personal injury
3
Q
Welfare
A
Access to basic facilities
4
Q
Accident
A
An unplanned, unwanted event which leads to injury, damage or loss
5
Q
Near Miss
A
An unplanned, unwanted event which had the potential to lead to injury, damage or loss (but did not actually do so)
6
Q
Dangerous ocurrence
A
A specified event that may have to be reported to the relevant authority by law.
7
Q
Hazard
A
Something with potential to cause harm
8
Q
Risk
A
The likelihood that a hazard will cause harm, in combination with severity of injury, damage or loss that might occur.
