Class action: A type of lawsuit filed by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of themselves and a larger group of people "who are similarly situated." While allowing one judge to hear all the cases at the same time, the resulting decision is binding on all parties. Cleat: A structural block used at the end of a platform to prevent the platform from slipping off its supports. Cleats are also used to provide footing on sloped surfaces such as crawling boards.


Workplace Injury Glossary