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| The protection of the bodies and minds of people from illnesses resulting from the materials, processes or procedures used in the workplace. |
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| The protection of people from physical injury. |
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| The provision of facilities to maintain the health and well-being of individuals at the workplace. |
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| Occupational/Work related ill health |
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| Caused or triggered by work |
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| Arrangements to cover environmental activites (waste disposal etc) |
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| Any unplanned event that results in injury or ill health of people, or damage or loss to property, plant, materials or the environment or a loss of a business opportunity. |
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| Any incident that COULD have resulted in an accident. |
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| A Near Miss that could have led to serious injury or loss of life (RIDDOR) |
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| Potential of a substance, person, activity or process to cause harm. |
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| Likelihood of a substance, activity or process to cause harm. |
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