A–Z

HSE Glossary A–Z

Plain-English definitions of core HSE terms used in field operations and management reporting.

ALARP

As Low As Reasonably Practicable

A principle for reducing risk to the lowest level that is reasonably practicable.

CAPA

Corrective and Preventive Action

Management of corrective and preventive actions with ownership, due dates and effectiveness verification.

JSA / JHA

Job Safety Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis

A task-based method that identifies hazards and controls for each work step.

LMRA

Last Minute Risk Assessment

A short pre-start check confirming that field conditions still match the plan.

LOTO / EKED

Lockout Tagout / Etiketle-Kilitle-Emniyete Al-Dene

Isolation, lockout and verification of hazardous energy before work.

LTIFR

Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate

A frequency indicator for lost-time injuries normalized by exposure hours.

MOC

Management of Change

A structured process for assessing and authorizing change before new risk is introduced.

Near Miss

Ramak Kala

An event with potential for harm that did not result in injury or damage.

PTW

Permit to Work

A formal authorization system used to control high-risk work.

SIMOPS

Simultaneous Operations

Management of interactions between simultaneous activities in the same area or system.

TRIR

Total Recordable Incident Rate

A normalized rate of total recordable incidents based on exposure hours.

Toolbox Talk

İşbaşı HSE konuşması

A short pre-task discussion focused on the risks and controls of the day’s work.