What best defines a mishap?

• A. An unplanned event that results in damage to equipment or property and injury to persons
• B. An expected event that causes only property damage
• C. A scheduled maintenance action
• D. An incident with no injuries or damage

Answer: (A)

A mishap is defined by being unplanned and causing harm in terms of damage to equipment or property and injury to people. The best description captures both the unplanned nature and the actual or potential harm to persons and property. The other scenarios aren’t mishaps because they involve planned or expected actions, or they involve no injuries or damage at all, which doesn’t meet the criteria for a mishap.