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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
Q

Civil Law

A

Duties of individuals to each other

5
Q

Criminal Law

A

Duties of individuals to the state

6
Q

Welfare

A

Provisions of facilities to maintain health and wellbeing of people in the workplace

e.g.

Washing

Sanitary

First aid

7
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Risidual Risk

A

Remaining risks after controls applied

8
Q

Near Miss

A

Any incident that could have resulted in an accident

9
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Dangerous occurrence

A

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

10
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Common Law

A

Law based on court judgements

11
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Statue law

A

Law based on acts of parliament

12
Q

Health

A

A state of well being

13
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Safety

A

Absense of danger or physical harm

14
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Negligence

A

Failure to discharge a reasonable duty of care

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