The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.

A formal notice that is given by an authoritative health and safety body following a breach of law. The notice will state the committed offence, what action needs to be taken for improvement and the specified date by which it must be taken.

The process of gathering information regarding the causes of an incident, with the purpose of formulating control measures to prevent the incident from reoccurring.

A term for those events that have not resulted in significant harm but have the potential to cause an accident, injury or damage under different circumstances.

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

A non-corrosive substance which can cause inflammation on the body through contact.