Here’s a list of frequently used terms in this module:
| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Controls | What is put in place to eliminate or minimise the risk |
| Hazards | This is something that has the potential to cause harm |
| Receptor | This is what harm can be caused to, for example, people or the environment |
| Risk | This is the threat that a particular hazard poses. This is made up of the likelihood that it could cause harm and consequences, which is what could happen if harm is caused (the outcome—the level or severity) |
| Risk matrix | The design to assess the consequences to potential risks |
| Sustainability | Sustainability is a societal goal that relates to the ability of people to safely co-exist on Earth over a long time. Sustainability is commonly described as having three dimensions (or pillars): environmental, economic, and social. |
| Sustainable development | Sustainable development is an organizing principle for meeting human development goals while also sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services on which human economies and society depend. The desired result is a state of society where living conditions and resources are used to continue to meet human needs without undermining the integrity and stability of the natural system. |
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