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HAZARD <br /> Any real or potential condition that can cause injury, death or <br /> damage to or loss of equipment or property <br /> - theoretical condition <br /> - identified before an incident actually occurs <br /> - FTA - Implementation Guidelines for State Safety Oversight of Rail Fixed <br /> Guideway Systems(1996) <br /> http://transit-safety.volpe.dot.gov/publications/default.asp <br /> INCIDENT <br /> An unforeseen event or occurrence which does not necessarily result in <br /> death, injury, contact or property damage - FTA - Implementation <br /> Guidelines for State Safety Oversight of Rail Fixed Guideway Systems (1996) <br /> httpJ/transit-safety.volpe.dot.gov/publications/default.asp <br /> RISK <br /> Collisions, personal casualties, derailments/left roadway, fires, and <br /> property damage greater than $1,000 associated with transit agency <br /> revenue vehicles and all transit facilities - FTA -Safety Management <br /> Information Statistics (1993 SAMIS Annual Report) (1995) httpJ/transit- <br /> safety.volpe.dot.gov/publications/default.asp <br /> Probability of an accident multiplied by consequences of an accident (often in $) <br /> -System Safety Program Training Participant's Guide <br /> Exposure or probable likelihood of a hazard (accident, crisis, emergency or <br /> disaster) occurring at a system. Risk is measured in terms of impact and <br /> vulnerability <br /> - FTA- Critical Incident Management Guidelines (1998) httpJ/transit- <br /> safety.volpe.dot.gov/publications/default.asp <br /> SAFETY <br /> Freedom from those conditions that can cause death, injury, occupational illness, <br /> damage to or loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment <br /> —Military Standard 882-D <br /> Freedom from danger- FTA -Implementation Guidelines for State Safety <br /> Oversight of Rail Fixed Guideway Systems (1996) httpJ/transit- <br /> safety.volpe.dot.gov/publications/default.asp <br /> SECURITY <br /> Precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, etc. <br /> —The Learning Network, Inc., A-Z Dictionary[online](2000-2002(15 March <br /> 2002Dhttp,/www.infoplease.com <br /> 621Page <br />