Hazard analysis
Hazard Analysis
Hazard Analysis (pronunciation: /ˈhæzərd əˈnælɪsɪs/) is a systematic process used in identifying and evaluating potential risks that could negatively impact an organization's operations.
Etymology
The term "Hazard Analysis" is derived from the English words "hazard" and "analysis". "Hazard" (from the 14th century French 'hasard', meaning 'chance or accident') refers to a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons. "Analysis" (from the Greek 'ἀνάλυσις' meaning 'a breaking up, a loosening, releasing') refers to the detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
Related Terms
- Risk Assessment: The overall process or method where you identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm.
- Hazard Identification: The process of finding, listing, and characterizing hazards.
- Risk Management: The process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings.
- Safety Management Systems: A systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures.
See Also
References
- International Labour Organization. (2001). Guidelines on occupational safety and health management systems. Geneva: International Labour Office.
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (2004). Hazard identification. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hazard analysis
- Wikipedia's article - Hazard analysis
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