Synonyms 1
guess, assumption, theory, prediction, rumor
speculation
event, accident, occurrence, situation, case
incident
A good report is __________, with all details included and nothing missing.
complete
eporting must be __________; delays can cause more problems.
timely
During her shift, Emily finds a USB drive plugged into a work computer that she does not recognize. When she checks, it contains files that seem confidential and unrelated to her department. She is unsure who left it there.
avoidance, stopping, protection, precaution
Prevention
supplies, tools, support, materials, assets
resources
After the accident, the manager provided extra __________, such as gloves and safety signs.
resources
The injured worker’s medical information is __________ and should not be shared with others.
confidential
During her shift, Maria sees that the floor near the staff kitchen is wet. She almost slips but catches herself before falling. She tells a coworker, who quickly mops it up.
This is a near-miss.
opinion-based, personal, emotional, biased
subjective
progress, betterment, development, upgrade
improvement
The supervisor stressed the importance of __________; everyone must take responsibility for their actions.
accountability
Witness statements should not be __________, not influenced by personal feelings.
subjective
Ahmed is cutting boxes open in the warehouse. He accidentally cuts his hand with the utility knife. The cut is small, and he puts on a bandage. He doesn’t think it’s a big deal.
This is a workplace accident and injury.
private, secret, restricted, classified
confidential
correct, exact, precise, true
accurate
The report must be written in a __________ manner, based on facts, not opinions.
objective
Good safety procedures focus on __________, to stop accidents before they happen.
prevention
The conveyor belt in the factory suddenly stops working for 20 minutes. Production slows down, and workers have to stand around waiting until a technician arrives.
This is equipment malfunction.
responsibility, answerability, duty, obligation
accountability
fact-based, neutral, fair, unbiased
objective
The warehouse spill was considered a minor __________, but it still had to be reported.
incident
The police officer reminded staff not to make guesses; __________ can make the report unclear.
speculation
During her shift at the clothing store, Aisha notices that several large boxes of inventory have been stacked in front of the back fire exit. Customers can’t see it, but employees know it’s supposed to stay clear in case of an emergency.
This is a safety hazard.