Commercial diving projects inland/inshore - Health and Safety ...
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Annex 3 Glossary ofterms <strong>and</strong> abbreviations<br />
Competence<br />
Competence means having a combination oftraining, knowledge <strong>and</strong><br />
experience such that the person can do the job requiredin a safe <strong>and</strong> efficient<br />
manner.<br />
Hazard<br />
Ahazard is something withthe potential to cause harm. This may include<br />
water, environmental factors, plant,methodsof<strong>diving</strong> <strong>and</strong> other aspects of<br />
work organisation.<br />
Permit-to-worksystem<br />
Aformal written system usedto control certain types of work which are<br />
identified as involvingsignificantrisk.<br />
Risk<br />
Arisk is the possibility that someone or something will beharmed by an<br />
identified hazard. The extentofthe risk includes the numbers ofpeople who<br />
mightbe affectedby the risk.<br />
Risk assessment<br />
Arisk assessment is a careful examination ofwhat may cause harm <strong>and</strong> an<br />
evaluation ofprecautions that can be takento prevent harm.<br />
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