Glossary
Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Code of practice |
Technical document providing practical guidance on ways to achieve compliance with legislation. |
Duty of care |
Legal principle that requires each person or organisation to take care so that they do not cause harm to other people. |
Emergency |
Event that would result in injury or damage unless immediate action is taken. |
Ergonomics |
Study of the characteristics of people and the way they work, in order to improve their comfort, health and performance. |
Hazard |
Anything that might cause harm to a person or the environment |
Hazard identification |
Process used to identify situations where people may be exposed to injury or illness |
Hazardous substance |
Substance listed by WorkCover as being a potential risk to safety or health |
Job safety analysis (JSA ) |
Statement which describes how work is to be carried out, and the control measures required to minimise the risk of injury or illness. |
Material safety data sheet (MSDS) |
Summary of the properties of a hazardous chemical or product, and information on storage, handling and emergency controls. |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) |
Equipment worn by workers to reduce risks from OHS hazards. |
Regulation |
Legislation passed by parliament to provide more details on how to implement the requirements of an Act. |
Risk |
Chance of a hazard actually causing an injury or disease. |
Safe work method statement (SWMS) |
Statement which describes how work is to be carried out, and the control measures required to minimise the risk of injury or illness. |