| A | B |
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| Accident | An unexpected happening that may result in injury, loss, or damage |
| Compliance | Fulfilling the requirements of the law |
| Hazard | Potential events or situations that can cause injury or harm to people, property, or the environment |
| OSHA-Occupational Safe and Health Act of 1970 | A federal government agency that writes and enforces safety and health standards for businesses. |
| Risk | The possibility of loss (failure) or gain (success) |
| Safety | Freedom from danger, risk, or injury |
| Purchasing | The buying of goods and services for a business |
| Purchasing Order | The form that a business fills out to order goods; may be the same as a purchase agreement or purchase contract |
| Purchasing Process | A series of sequential steps taken by purchasing specialists to buy goods and services for a business. |
