#Personal lexicon definition download

Note: This is a wide definition that includes products, substances, processes, premises, infrastructure and activities.

Core terms HazardДefinition: вЂњA potential source of harm.вЂќ Under the core and supplementary headings, the terms are presented in what is felt to be a logical order. Supplementary terms are relevant to the topic of risk but are likely to be significant only in certain contexts. Core terms are those central to the topic of risk, and on which the meaning must be clear to avoid confusion and misunderstandings. The terms featured within the lexicon have been categorised as either core or supplementary. Finally, feedback on the draft lexicon was sought from a range of OPSS staff. This was followed by a second round of consensus via the Delphi method, this time using an expert panel of external academics. The definitions used within the lexicon were initially developed via a process of consensus using the Delphi method (expert panel within OPSS) and with reference to published research. Similarly, a risk lexicon helps provide clarity to stakeholders when in dialogue with OPSS on risk-related matters, and when reading relevant OPSS publications. Because multiple definitions of вЂriskвЂ™ and associated terms such as вЂhazardвЂ™ and вЂharmвЂ™ exist, it is important that as an organisation OPSS is clear what is meant when such terms are used in discussion, in OPSS documents, etc.

This Risk Lexicon has been developed by the OPSS risk group with the aim of facilitating clear dialogue and communication within OPSS on the topic of risk and risk-related matters.

#Personal lexicon definition download

The complete Risk Lexicon with all the underpinning references for its definitions is available to download below but its main text also follows for convenience:Дownload the OPSS Risk Lexicon ( PDF, 225KB, 7 pages) 1.