8. Glossary

Risques professionnels; Professional risks

Occupational hazards cover all the risks to which employees or third parties working in an organization may be exposed as a result of the tasks they are entrusted with. These risks are represented by work units, i.e. organizational groups with a similar risk exposure profile.

RPS (risques psychosociaux); Psychosocial risks

Psychosocial risks are defined as a set of risks or risk factors for the physical and mental health of workers. They are caused by employment conditions, work organization and work relations.

HSE (hygiene, safety and environment); Environmental health and safety

All the functions and organizational elements responsible for detecting, preventing and helping to manage risks related to worker safety, environmental...