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Glossary of Terms found in the Health and Safety Module

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1. Accident Reasons: The underlying causes or factors leading to an incident, including unsafe conditions, human error, or equipment failure.

2. Body Part: Refers to the specific area of the body affected by an injury, such as head, arm, or back

3. Company Claim: A report or documentation submitted by an employee or employer to their company's human resources or insurance department regarding an incident or injury that occurred in the workplace.

4. Equipment: Tools, machinery, or devices used by employees to perform job tasks.

5. Exposure: Refers to contact or potential contact with hazardous substances, conditions, or environments during work duties.

6. HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment): Refers to the management system focused on ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance within the workplace.

7. HSE Incident Document Type: Classifies the incident based on its nature or purpose, such as incident reports, investigation findings, or corrective action plans.

8. HSE Incentive Awards: Recognition programs designed to reward and encourage employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment to promoting health, safety, and environmental practices in the workplace.

9. HSE Programs: Comprehensive initiatives aimed at promoting health, safety, and environmental practices within the workplace through training, protocols, and resources.

10. Injury Severity: The level of severity of the injury, ranging from minor to critical, indicating the extent of harm or damage.

11. Injury Type: The categorization of the type of injury sustained, such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or strains.

12. Incident Reporting: The systematic process of documenting and reporting any health, safety, or environmental incidents that occur within the workplace, including accidents, injuries, near misses, and hazardous material spills.

13. Job Equipment: Tools, machinery, or devices utilized within each job role, including specifications on usage, maintenance requirements, and associated hazards.

14. Job Exposures: Potential hazards or risks associated with specific job roles or tasks within the organization, such as chemical exposures, ergonomic strains, or environmental conditions.

15. Job Tasks: Specific duties, responsibilities, and activities associated with each job role within the organization, including details such as sequence of tasks, tools and equipment used, and potential hazards.

16. OSHA Claim: A report filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding a workplace incident or injury that meets certain criteria outlined by OSHA regulations, typically filed by employers and subject to investigation by OSHA authorities.

17. Safety Violation: Any breach of safety protocols, regulations, or procedures that may contribute to an incident or injury.

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