SGE Lesson 1.1 Glossary

Liability or exposure to harm or injury.

• First aid

• Accident

• Accident report

• Danger

An unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm.

• First aid

• Accident

• Accident report

• Danger

Help for a victim immediately after an injury and before professional medical help arrives.

• First aid

• Accident

• Accident report

• Danger

A document that details the facts about an accident in the facility.

• First aid

• Accident

• Accident report

• Danger

Harm or damage that is done or sustained.

• Health hazard

• Lockout/tag-out

• Injury

• Hazardous material

The process of removing the source of electrical power and installing a lock that prevents

the power from being turned on.

• Health hazard

• Lockout/tag-out

• Injury

• Hazardous material

The likelihood of a material to cause either directly or indirectly, temporary or permanent

injury or incapacitation due to acute exposure by contact, inhalation, or ingestion.

• Health hazard

• Lockout/tag-out

• Injury

• Hazardous material

A material capable of posing a risk to health safety or property.

• Health hazard

• Lockout/tag-out

• Injury

• Hazardous material

The most basic cause that can be reasonably identified.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Safety cabinet

• Root cause

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

A federal agency that requires all employers to

provide a safe environment for their employees.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Safety cabinet

• Root cause

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)