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Key terms and concepts
| Term | Definition |
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| Accident
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An unexpected occurrence causing physical
harm or damage to someone or something.
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| Award
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A legal document which sets out the rights,
entitlements and obligations of employers and employees,
including rates of pay, hours of work, penalty rates,
casual and part-time work and grievance procedures.
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| Emergencies
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Situations of sudden danger which require
immediate action to ensure the safety of workers.
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| Enterprise agreement
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A legal document setting out the rights,
entitlements and obligations of employers and employees
of one particular organisation.
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| Equipment
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Necessary articles required to complete an
activity.
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| Government
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The ruling body of a country or a state
whose main role is to make laws.
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| Hazard
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Anything that has the potential to cause
injury or illness.
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| Hazard symbols
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Easily recognisable signs used to mark
areas which present a safety concern.
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| Legislation
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Laws passed by the Federal or State
Parliaments.
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| Occupational Health and Safety
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The requirements for the health and safety
of all workers and visitors in an organisation, usually
determined by regulation.
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| Occupational Health and Safety Committee
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A committee of people that monitors the
occupational health and safety procedures implemented
within a workplace and reports any unsafe or unhealthy
working conditions to the employer.
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| Participative arrangements
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Everyone (employer and employees) working
together for a common goal in OH&S.
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| Risk
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The likelihood of injury or illness if
exposed to a hazard.
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| Safety audit
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An official examination of safety issues.
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| Workplace procedures
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Policies that employees of a certain
workplace should follow.
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