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What is the definition of an incident in the context of occupational safety and health (OSH)?
An event that leads to injury, occupational ill-health, property damage, or loss
What is the definition of a hazard in the context of OSH?
Something with the potential to cause harm to people, property, or the environment
What does OSH-related risk encompass?
The combination of the likelihood of a hazardous event occurring and the projected reasonable worst consequence of the event
How is a near miss defined in the context of OSH?
An event that did not involve injury or ill-health on this occasion but reasonably could have under different circumstances
What is the definition of an accident in the context of OSH?
An occurrence arising out of or in the course of work that results in either a fatal occupational injury or non-fatal occupational injury or work-related disease/ill health
Test your knowledge of occupational safety and health (OSH) terminology with this quiz. Explore terms such as incident, accident, and near miss, and enhance your understanding of workplace safety concepts.
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