| Halon |
: |
A
gas used to extinguish fires effective only in closed
areas. |
| Hazard |
: |
A
dangerous situation or event which may or may not lead
to an emergency or a disaster. |
| Hazardous Material |
: |
The
term used to identify any material or substance which
may pose a threat to health or safety. |
| Hazardous Material
Team (HAZMAT) |
: |
A
team of professionals trained in handling, storage and
disposal of hazardous material. |
| High Priority
Tasks |
: |
Activities
vital to the operation of the organization. Currently
being phased out due to environmental concerns. |
| Hot Site |
: |
An
alternate facility that has the equipment and resources
to recover the business functions affected by the occurrence
of a disaster. Hot sites may vary in type of facilities
offered (such as data processing, communication, or
any other critical business functions needing duplication).
Location and size of the hot site will be proportional
to the equipment and resources needed. |
| Human Threats |
: |
Possible
disruptions in operations resulting from human actions
(i.e., disgruntled employee, terrorism, etc.). |
