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What is the definition of 'risk' in the context of safety engineering?
An expression of the impact and possibility of a mishap in terms of potential mishap severity and probability of occurrence
What is the difference between an 'incident' and an 'accident'?
An incident could have resulted in a near miss, while an accident did result in injury, illness, or damage
What is the definition of 'hazard' in the context of safety engineering?
Any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death to personnel; damage to or loss of a system, equipment, or property; or damage to the environment
What is the definition of 'mishap' according to MIL-STD-882D?
An unplanned event or series of events resulting in death, injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment
What is the definition of 'safety' in the context of safety engineering?
Degree of freedom from harm or danger
Test your knowledge of occupational safety engineering terminologies with this quiz. Challenge yourself to define key terms such as safety, risk, accident, and incident.
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