GLOSSARY

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SALMONELLA

A highly infectious gram-negative bacterium, often found in sewage. Gram-negative bacteria produce endotoxins that are released at cell death and destruction, and which can cause allergic response or illness.


SALVAGE

To recover damaged materials, reducing the amount of the loss; damaged articles or stock which retain monetary value; the disposal of such damaged articles by resale.


SANITARY WATER

Relatively potable (drinkable, healthy) water that may come from a variety of sources, especially from broken fresh water pipes. Water that will not cause disease or harm when consumed by humans.


SANITATION

The control of physical factors in the human environment that could harm development, health or survival. The process of bringing an environment to a state that will not harm human health.


SANITISE

The act or process of reducing micro organisms to safe levels as judged by public health agencies; a substance that limits or controls micro organisms when used according to manufacturers instructions.


SAPROPHYTE

Fungi or plants that live on dead or decaying organic matter. cp _parasitic_


SAPROPHYTIC

(fungi or bacteria) – Those that live on decaying or decomposing organic matter. They secrete digesting enzymes to break down organic molecules, and absorb the products of digestion for continued growth.


SAR

see ?Supplied Air Respirator?


SASH

The movable part of a window; the panel or frame in which panes of glass are set.


SATISFACTION

Signed statements that work has been performed and completed to the customer?s satisfaction.