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Safe system of work

System of work that, in pursuance of his common law duty, an employer has made reasonably safe. The term may include: physical layout of the work, sequence of the work, the provision of warnings and notices, and the issue of special instructions. A system may have to be modified as circumstances change. The employer must take reasonable care to see that the system is followed. The duty applies to work that follows a regular pattern but may also apply to single operations.

Safely landed

The risk on goods and moveables continues until they are safely landed in the customary manner and within a reasonable time after arrival at the port, otherwise the risk under the insurance ceases (Marine Insurance Act 1906, Schedule, Rules for Construction, rule 5).

Safety Audit

Periodic, methodical examination of an organization to provide the basis for management decisions affecting the organization’s safety programme. It includes reviewing loss records, analyzing loss control costs, assessing management support and employer participation in accident prevention, and inspection of the premises.

Safety margin

Degree by which actuaries increase the probability of mortality for each age group in a mortality table for life insurance. This protects the insurance company from adverse experience.

Safety policy

Clear plan that every employer must have for keeping the workplace safe. Those employing more than five workers at a time must have a written safety policy (HSWA, s.2). The policy must cover how safety is to be maintained and kept up to date, and the ensure that employer must employee knows the content of the policy. every

Safety Solvent

Cleaning solvent which is free from Fire or toxicity hazards and is non-damaging to surfaces or materials being cleaned. To enhance its safety, such a solvent comes with instructions and information regarding its potential toxicity, flammability and explosiveness.