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 Originally intended for students of NEBOSH syllabuses, this  glossary has been contributed by John Gilbertson of The Key  Consultancy from his publication 'Health and Safety Sound  Bites'.

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Job Safety Analysis:
A procedure which identifies the hazards associated with each step of a job and develops solutions for each hazard that will either eliminate it or control it.

JSA:
Job Safety Analysis.

Judicial Precedent:
A judge-made decision given weight by the seniority of the court which made it, which has a binding effect on the future interpretation of similar legal issues heard in lower courts. See Obiter Dictum and Ratio Decidendi.

Jury:
A body of 12 persons selected randomly from society challenged with the task of determining the guilt or otherwise of persons charged with a crime.

Disclaimer:
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this book opinions may vary regarding some concepts. The Key Consultancy Ltd and Safety and Health Practitioner accept no responsibility for any loss arising from reliance on this content and readers should take steps to verify interpretations to their own satisfaction if there is doubt.



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Fit-note system to come into force this spring
Yet another example of the Government spotting a real problem and then passing legislation intended to cure it and making a hugely worse problem. Why does this continually happen-because they consult

Research/reports: Trust in turbines
To put this in perspective you should read and then print a critical review of the above written by real medical doctors, one being our very own Dr Chris Hanning. He and his colleagues were not commis

Fit-note system to come into force this spring
Where does it say that employers "HAVE to do a risk assessment" on someone returning to work. This may well be the implied outcome of a return-to-work interview and appropriate pastoral care, but the

Guidance: The role of asbestos surveys
Is P402 accreditation deemed sufficient when coupled with an appropriate level and amount of experience?

Fit-note system to come into force this spring
It made me laugh, when I thought about a visit to the hospital last year and a sign read: 'If you are suffering from flu symptoms go home immdediately'.

Fit-note system to come into force this spring
This has not been thought through. There is a possibility of companies with massively compromised workforces, people still at work but not functioning well. Many will hang on at work, especially if

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