Hazard

usgb/ˈhæzərd/
noun

A danger or risk.

Cigarette smoke is a health hazard.
Visual representation of "hazard" - A danger or risk.

Often appears as...

  • health hazard
  • fire hazard
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Visible vs Invisible

Hazards can be physical, like a slippery floor, or not obvious, like harmful fumes.

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A gas leak presents an invisible hazard.
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Severity Varies

A hazard might be minor or serious; context helps indicate its severity.

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Wet floors are a minor hazard compared to a fire.
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Prevention Focus

Often used where prevention or caution is needed to avoid potential danger.

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Safety equipment reduces the hazard in the chemical plant.
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