Module 16 2022

Key Definitions to remember!

Hazard

Potential source of harm

Circumstance in which people, property or the environment is/are exposed to one or more hazards

Hazarduous Situation

Harm

Harm is physical injury or damage to the health of people, or damage to property or the environment

Severity

Measure of the possible consequences of a hazard

P1 P2

Probability of a hazardous situation occurring

Probability of a hazardous situation leading to harm

Occurence

Occurrence of harm can be expressed as a combination of separate probabilities (P1, P2) or as a single probability (P) Combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm Process in which decisions are made and measures implemented by which risks are reduced to, or maintained within, specified levels

Risk

Risk Control (measure)

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