Key terms
Health and safety Level 1: key terms
Plain-English definitions of the words used in the course. In the lessons, tap any underlined term to read its definition without leaving the page.
10 terms, United Kingdom version
- Assembly point
- The safe place outside where everyone gathers after an evacuation.
- Hazard
- Anything that could cause harm.
- Induction
- Training given to new workers before or when they start, covering the basics of working safely.
- Mandatory sign
- A blue circle, meaning you must do something, such as wear PPE.
- Near miss
- An event that could have caused harm but did not.
- PPE
- Equipment worn to protect you, such as gloves, goggles and safety shoes. Provided free by your employer.
- Prohibition sign
- A red circle with a diagonal line, meaning you must not do something.
- Risk
- The chance that a hazard causes harm, and how serious it could be.
- Safe condition sign
- A green sign showing escape routes, exits or first aid.
- Warning sign
- A yellow (amber) triangle that warns of a hazard.
These terms come from the United Kingdom version of the course. See what the course covers.