environmental impact studySurvey conducted to ascertain the conditions of a site prior to the realization of a project, to analyze its possible impacts and compensative measures
environmental studyA document submitted by an applicant in support of an undertaking which identifies the environmental impacts of the proposed undertaking and its alternatives
literature studyThe identification, description, analysis and classification of books and other materials used or consulted in the preparation of a work
safety studyResearch, detailed examination and usually a written report on the need for or efficacy of actions, procedures or devices intended to lower the occurrence or risk of injury, loss and danger to persons, property or the environment
