A state in which the risk of harm (to persons) of damage is limited to an acceptable level. Or An individual's perception of risk, or a state of mind where a person is aware of the possibility of injury or harm occurring at all times
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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Glossary of terms and acronyms, Wellington, New Zealand 2010. http://wwwsosh.govt.nz/resources/glossary-u.shtml, (Occupn Hlth and Sfty - Brit) {530}