Accident Investigation
A structured process for analyzing incidents to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.

Administrative Controls
Policies and procedures designed to reduce workplace hazards through behavioral or procedural changes.

AEDs & CPR
Emergency medical techniques used to revive individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, often required in workplace first-aid programs.

Air Monitoring
The measurement of airborne contaminants to ensure workplace exposure levels remain within safe limits.

Air Toxics
Hazardous air pollutants known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health problems.

ANSI Standards
Guidelines created by the American National Standards Institute to ensure safe product use and workplace practices.

ANSII
A commonly seen misspelling of ANSI, referring to the American National Standards Institute.

Artificial Intelligence
Technology using algorithms and machine learning to automate safety monitoring, hazard detection, and analysis.

Asbestos Exposure
Contact with asbestos fibers that can cause severe respiratory illnesses.

Behavior-Based Safety
An approach to improving safety by observing and reinforcing safe behaviors among employees.

Behavioral Safety
A system that focuses on identifying and reinforcing safe worker actions.

Biological Hazard
Any organism or material derived from organisms that poses a threat to human health.

Bloodborne Pathogens
Microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans.

Boiler Safety
Practices and inspections that ensure boilers operate without posing explosion or burn hazards.

Cap and Trade
A market-based system for reducing emissions through regulated carbon limits and trading.

Carbon Credits
Tradable units representing one metric ton of reduced or removed carbon emissions.

Chemical Exposure
Contact with hazardous chemicals via skin absorption, inhalation, or ingestion.

Chemical Hygiene Plan
A written program outlining procedures to protect workers from chemical hazards.

Chemical Safety
Practices that ensure safe storage, handling, and use of industrial chemicals.

Chemicals and Toxins
Substances found in processes and materials that may pose health or environmental risks.

Clean Technology
Tools and systems that reduce pollution and improve environmental performance.

Combustible Dust
Fine particles that can ignite or explode when suspended in air.

Confined Spaces
Work areas with restricted entry that may contain hazardous atmospheres.

Construction Safety
Safety practices aimed at preventing construction site injuries.

Corrective Action
Measures taken to eliminate the causes of a detected hazard.

Coronavirus
A viral family including SARS-CoV-2 that causes respiratory illness and infection-control hazards.

Crane Safety
Procedures ensuring cranes operate safely without tipping or dropping loads.

Decontamination
The removal of hazardous substances from people, equipment, or environments.

Disaster Planning
Preparing for emergency response and recovery during major incidents.

Disaster Preparedness
Training and preparation to minimize impacts from emergencies.

Disaster Recovery Plan
Steps to restore business operations after emergencies.

DOT Compliance
Adhering to DOT safety rules for transport and logistics.

Drug and Alcohol Testing
Workplace screening to prevent impairment-related incidents.

Dust Hazard
Potentially harmful airborne particulates that may ignite or cause respiratory harm.

Ecology
The study of interactions between organisms and their environments.

Ecosystems
Communities of organisms interacting with their physical surroundings.

Efficiency
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and improves performance.

Electric Vehicles
Vehicles powered by electricity rather than gasoline or diesel.

Electrical Hazard
A risk caused by exposure to electrical energy.

Electrical Safety
Procedures to prevent shock, arc flash, burns, and electrocution.

Emergency Action Plan
A formal plan describing procedures for responding to emergencies.

Emergency Eyewash Station
Equipment designed to flush contaminants from the eyes.

Emergency Response
Actions taken to address emergencies and protect workers.

Emergency Showers & Eyewash
Decontamination stations for chemical exposure incidents.

Employee Health Screening
Programs used to evaluate workers for illness or risk factors.

Enforcement
Regulatory actions ensuring compliance with safety laws.

Environmental Health and Safety
Regulations and programs protecting workers and environments.

Ergonomics
The design of work tasks and equipment to reduce strain.

Estuaries
Coastal areas where freshwater and saltwater mix.

Explosive Atmosphere
An environment containing gases or dust capable of ignition.

Facility Safety
Practices that ensure buildings and physical work areas remain safe.

Fall Protection
Systems and procedures preventing falls from height.

Fire Prevention Plan
Strategies to reduce workplace fire hazards.

Fire Safety
Measures that prevent fire and ensure safe evacuation.

First Aid Training
Instruction equipping workers to provide immediate medical assistance.

Food Safety
Practices that prevent contamination in food-handling settings.

Foot Protection
PPE designed to protect feet from impact, punctures, and electrical hazards.

Forklift Certification
Verification that a worker is trained to operate forklifts.

Forklift/PIT Safety
Safety practices for powered industrial trucks.

Gas Detection System
Equipment used to detect hazardous gases in the air.

Gas Monitoring
The use of devices to detect hazardous atmospheric conditions.

GHS Labeling
A globally standardized chemical hazard classification system.

Greenhouse Gases
Gases contributing to climate change by trapping heat.

Grounding System
Electrical protection that diverts stray current safely to earth.

Guarding
Physical barriers preventing contact with hazards.

H1N1
An influenza strain associated with pandemic preparedness hazards.

Hand Protection
PPE such as gloves protecting hands from cuts, burns, and chemicals.

Hand Tool Safety
Practices ensuring safe use of hand-operated tools.

Hazard Assessment
A systematic evaluation of workplace hazards.

Hazard Communication
Programs ensuring workers understand chemical risks.

Hazard Identification
The process of recognizing workplace hazards.

Hazardous Energy Control
Procedures like lockout/tagout to isolate energy sources.

Hazmat
Hazardous materials requiring specialized handling.

Hazmat Handling
Safe management and storage of hazardous materials.

Hazmat Safety
Procedures protecting people from hazardous substances.

Hazmat Transport
Movement of hazardous materials under strict safety rules.

Hearing Conservation
Efforts to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.

Hearing Protection
PPE protecting workers from excessive noise.

Heat Stress
A condition caused by excessive heat exposure.

Health Care
Occupational medical services supporting worker health.

Health Management
Programs supporting employee wellness and preventive care.

Human Resources
Administrative functions supporting worker safety programs.

Incident Investigation
An analysis of workplace incidents to determine causes.

Incident Rate
A statistical measure of workplace injuries.

Industrial Hygiene
The science of controlling workplace environmental hazards.

Industry Events
Safety conferences and professional gatherings.

Infectious Diseases
Illnesses caused by pathogens that may spread in workplaces.

Indoor Air Quality
The condition of indoor air affecting worker comfort and health.

Inspection Checklist
A structured list for reviewing safety conditions.

International Safety
Global safety standards and practices.

Incentives
Rewards that encourage safe workplace behavior.

Ladder Safety
Procedures ensuring safe ladder use.

Lead Exposure
Contact with lead that may cause serious health effects.

Lift Safety
Safe practices for using lifting equipment.

Lone Worker Safety
Systems protecting employees working alone.

Lockout/Tagout
Procedures to ensure machinery is disabled during maintenance.

Lost-Time Injury
An injury causing missed workdays.

Machine Guarding
Safety features preventing contact with moving machinery.

Material Handling
The safe movement and storage of materials.

Material Safety Data Sheet
A document containing chemical hazard and handling information.

Methane Detection
Monitoring methane to prevent explosions.

Mine Safety
Safety measures protecting miners from underground hazards.

Near Miss
An event that could have caused harm but did not.

NFPA
The National Fire Protection Association, author of major fire-safety codes.

NIOSH
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a federal research agency.

Noise Exposure
Sound levels that may cause hearing damage.

Noise Monitoring
Measuring workplace noise to assess risk.

Occupational Exposure Limit
Maximum safe concentration of airborne hazardous substances.

Oil and Gas
Industry sectors involving unique safety risks from flammables and high-pressure systems.

OSHA Compliance
Meeting OSHA’s health and safety requirements.

Overexertion Injury
Injuries caused by excessive physical effort.

Pandemic Preparedness
Strategies to maintain operations during outbreaks.

Partnerships
Collaborative efforts supporting workplace safety goals.

Permit-Required Confined Space
A confined space with specific hazards requiring a permit to enter.

Personal Air Sample
Measurement of contaminants in a worker’s breathing zone.

PPE
Personal protective equipment minimizing hazard exposure.

Plant Maintenance
Work ensuring equipment remains functional and safe.

Process Safety Management
Programs preventing catastrophic chemical releases.

Protective Apparel
Clothing designed to protect workers from hazards.

Protective Fabrics
Engineered textiles offering flame, cut, or chemical resistance.

Radiation Exposure
Contact with ionizing radiation posing health risks.

Recordable Injury
An injury meeting OSHA’s documentation requirements.

Recalls
Safety notices removing hazardous workplace products from use.

Regulatory & Standards
Rules governing workplace health and safety.

Respiratory Protection
Equipment protecting workers from inhalation hazards.

Risk Assessment
Evaluating hazards to determine needed controls.

Risk Management
The process of identifying and reducing workplace risks.

Risk Mitigation
Actions reducing hazard likelihood or severity.

Root Cause Analysis
Methods identifying the underlying cause of incidents.

Safety Audit
A review of safety practices and workplace conditions.

Safety Culture
The shared values shaping how safety is prioritized.

Safety Data Sheet
A standardized document on chemical hazards.

Safety Management System
A coordinated approach to managing workplace safety.

Safety Technology
Digital tools enhancing safety performance.

Safety Trends
Emerging issues and developments affecting safety fields.

Shelter-in-Place
A protective action requiring occupants to remain indoors.

Slips/Trips/Falls
Common workplace incidents caused by floor and walkway hazards.

Slip Hazard
A condition increasing the risk of slipping.

Spill Containment
Measures containing hazardous spills.

Static Electricity Hazard
A risk caused by accumulated static charge.

Total Worker Health
An approach integrating worker well-being with safety practices.

Toxic Substance
A chemical harmful to living organisms.

Training & Software
Tools supporting the delivery and tracking of safety training.

Trenching Safety
Practices preventing cave-ins during excavation.

Treatment Processes
Methods removing contaminants from materials.

Transportation Safety
Practices reducing transportation-related risks.

Universal Precautions
Assuming all bodily fluids may be infectious.

Unsafe Condition
A physical state increasing risk of injury.

Ventilation Control
Systems removing contaminants from air.

Vibration Exposure
Physical stress caused by vibrating tools or machines.

Vision Protection
Eye PPE preventing injury from impact and chemicals.

Violence Prevention Program
Plans addressing workplace threats or assaults.

Waste Management
Safe handling and disposal of waste materials.

Water Quality Testing
Evaluating water for contaminants.

Welding Safety
Procedures protecting workers from welding hazards.

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)
A measure used to assess heat stress risk.

Worker Fatigue
Impairment from lack of rest affecting safety.

Workers’ Compensation
Benefits for employees injured on the job.

Workplace Inspection
A review to identify hazards and compliance issues.

Women’s PPE
PPE designed specifically for women’s fit and protection needs.

Zero-Incident Goal
A safety objective aiming for no workplace injuries.