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Definitions H+S
Key Health and Safety Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hazard | Anything that can cause harm. |
| Risk | The chance, high or low, that somebody will get/be harmed by a hazard. |
| Risk Assessment | An evaluation as to what the risks are and whether precautions are adequate or more should be done. |
| Accident | An unfortunate incident that unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury |
| Injury | An instance of being harmed |
| Biological | Bacteria, viruses, animals, and humans etc |
| Chemical | depends on the physical, chemical and toxic properties of the chemical |
| Ergonomic | repetitive movements improper set up of workstation, etc |
| Physical | Radiation, magnetic fields, pressure extremes (high pressure or vacuum), noise, etc |
| Phychoscocial | stress, voilence, etc |
| Safety | slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment or breakdowns |