Imminent Danger
Imminent danger is defined as any conditions or practices in any place of employment such that a danger exists that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before the imminence of such danger can be eliminated.
If you suspect imminent danger, stop work and report to your supervisor!
For more information, see UTK Procedure: Imminent Danger.
What is an Unsafe Condition?
Am unsafe condition is a set of circumstances or a situation that could become an injury, illness, property damage, or failure to comply with regulations.
It is a situation that we need to remedy before something bad happens.
Example: “I have noticed potholes that may cause a trip hazard.”
On the Risk Management site, under General Liability, to report a near miss anonymously, select ‘Yes’ and type ‘Anonymous’ in all Injured Party Information fields.