Difference between revisions of "Safety"

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{{definition|Safety is the control of recognised [[hazard|hazards]] to achieve an acceptable level of [[risk]].
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The maintenance of an environment that is relatively free from actual or potential hazards that can injure people (ref. Industrial Accident Prevention Association). 
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Revision as of 18:27, 18 March 2016

Definitions

Other International Definitions

CARICOM

Safety is the control of recognised hazards to achieve an acceptable level of risk. 
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The maintenance of an environment that is relatively free from actual or potential hazards that can injure people (ref. Industrial Accident Prevention Association).

National Definitions

Finland

Turvallisuus: tila, jossa uhkat ja riskit ovat hallittavissa.

Safety is a condition in which the threats and risks are controllable. -unofficial translation- [2]


New Zealand

Safety is the process of assessing hazards and developing measures to ensure safety of personnel.[3]


See also

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