Glossary of Terms
A
ACCAccident Compensation Corporation. | |
Approved codes of practiceDeveloped by WorkSafe NZ and approved by government minister; sets out how to do certain things safely. | |
E
EventAn event is where the situation or thing gets out of control and people or other things are exposed to harm. | |
G
Good faithA concept set out in the Employment Relations Act that describes positive ways of working and communicating between two groups e.g. workers and management. | |
GuidelinesDeveloped by WorkSafe NZ and/or Industry Body; sets out how to do certain things safely. | |
H
HarmHarm refers to the potential negative consequences or adverse effects that may result from a particular risk materialising. | |
HazardHazards are situations or things that have the potential to cause harm to people, the environment or business. | |
I
IncidentAn unwanted event that caused or could have caused, harm, damage or loss of some kind. | |
O
OfficerPeople with significant influence over the management of the business or undertaking, such as Directors, Chief Executives and Partners. | |
P
PCBUPerson (legal entity) Conducting a Business or Undertaking. | |