hazard
Meaning
A hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse effect, often characterized by its capacity to cause injury, damage, or loss in various contexts, including environmental, occupational, and health-related domains. It encompasses both the likelihood of oc
💡 It is important to distinguish between 'hazard' and 'risk'; while a hazard refers to the inherent danger, risk quantifies the likelihood and impact of that hazard manifesting.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
his
way
home
,
Thomas
noticed
a
loose
paving
stone
near
the
bus
stop
and
paused
to
examine
it
.
Although
it
seemed
minor
at
first
,
he
realised
it
could
become
a
tripping
hazard
for
elderly
pedestrians
or
parents
with
prams
.
He
retrieved
a
fluorescent
cone
from
his
car
and
placed
it
beside
the
slab
,
aware
that
a
small
precaution
could
prevent
an
accident
.
When
a
woman
nearly
stumbled
,
he
flagged
down
a
passerby
and
explained
the
situation
so
they
could
help
keep
people
away
.
Later
that
evening
he
reported
the
problem
to
the
local
council
online
,
providing
a
clear
description
and
a
photo
so
the
repair
crew
would
have
what
they
needed
.
Although
the
fix
might
take
a
few
days
,
his
prompt
response
had
already
reduced
immediate
risk
and
made
the
pavement
safer
for
everyone
.
Common Phrases
environmental hazard
occupational hazard
health hazard
Synonyms
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