​General Terms

Safety:

Safety is the state of being safe from harm or danger. Safety is about keeping oneself, and others around, free from any physical injury or other damage.

Hazard:

Anything that has the potential to cause harm is called a Hazard. Workplace hazards include material, processes, practices, or conditions that can cause physical injury or property damage. Example: slippery floor, obstruction in walkways, improper use of machinery etc.

Risk:

Risk is the likelihood or probability that a person will experience any injury, illness, and harm, if exposed to a hazard. It may also apply to any property damage, or harmful environmental effects.

Risk Assessment:

Risk assessment is a formalized process of

• Identifying hazards,
• Analyzing and evaluating their risks,
• Determining ways to either eliminate the hazard or control the risk.

Emergency:

A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. Example: gas leakage, fire, personal injury etc.

Incident:

An unplanned, unwanted event that has led to or could have led to an injury. Incidents include accidents, near misses, and injuries.

Accident:

An unplanned, unwanted event, which leads to injury, damage, or loss.

Near Miss:

An unplanned, unwanted event that had the potential to lead to injury, damage or loss, but actually did not do so.

Assembly Point:

An assembly point is a location outside the building, where the building occupants (faculty, staff, students, and visitors) assemble after evacuating during an emergency.

Electrification:

A person who has received an electric shock is said to have suffered electrification.

Electrified:

When a person receives an electric shock and remains in contact with the electrical source, he is said to be electrified.

Electrocuted:

When a person dies as a direct result of the electric shock is said to be electrocuted.