Introduction to Occupational Safety

It is not possible to write a book on Safety at Accelerators, or on occupational safety in general, without a practical understanding of the technical language of the field. Like in other scientific or technical fields, words are used with a specific meaning, often deviating from their everyday use. These terms must be clarified before penetrating deeper into the subject. Central to occupational safety are the terms of hazard, risk, and control. A more detailed description of these concepts is found in Chap. 5.