Noun

Singular hazard

Plural hazards

hazard (plural hazards)

  1. chance
  2. peril
  3. obstacle

Verb

Infinitive to hazard

Third person singular hazards

Simple past hazarded

Past participle hazarded

Present participle hazarding

to hazard (third-person singular simple present hazards, present participle hazarding, simple past and past participle hazarded)

  1. To expose to chance; to take a risk.
    I'll hazard a guess.
  2. To incur or venture.

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Tue Dec 29 00:14:34 2009

A hazard is a situation that poses a level of threat to life, health, property, or environment. Most hazards are dormant or potential, with only a theoretical risk of harm; however, once a hazard becomes 'active', it can create an emergency situation. A hazard does not exist when it is happening. A hazardous situation that has come to pass is called an incident. Hazard and vulnerability interact together to create risk.

Modes of a hazard

Wreck on rocks off Orchard Beach, The Bronx during the winter of 2007.

A hazard is usually used to describe a potentially harmful situation, although not usually the event itself; once the incident has started it is classified as an emergency or incident. There are many modes for a hazard, which include:

  • Dormant - The situation has the potential to be hazardous, but no people, property, or environment is currently affected by this. For instance, a hillside may be unstable, with the potential for a landslide, but there is nothing below or on the hillside that could be affected.
  • Potential - Also known as 'Armed', this is a situation wherein the hazard is in the position to affect persons, property, or environment. This type of hazard is likely to require further risk assessment.
  • Active - The hazard is certain to cause loss, as no intervention is possible before the incident occurs. Being force fed a poisoned pie is an example.
  • Mitigated - A potential hazard has been identified, but actions have been taken in order to ensure it does not become an incident. This may not be an absolute guarantee of no risk, but it is likely to have been undertaken to significantly reduce the danger.

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Wed Feb 3 05:08:30 2010

How to change hazard switch in 2000 Audi A6?
Q. I need to replace my hazard switch on my 2000 A6. How does the plastic piece covering it come off without damage. Does it pop off or do the cup holder and card holder need to come off first. If so how do those come off?
Asked by Dennis M - Thu Apr 3 10:02:19 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It would most likely be risky to do this task by yourself. I recommend you take your vehicle to an Audi dealer, and they should replace your hazard switch at little or no cost!
Answered by atraveli8 - Sat Apr 5 05:20:51 2008

How do you study for the hazard perception test ?
Q. I am going for my theory and hazard perception test soon and am just wondering how are you supposed to study for the hazard perception ? I have a CD that gives some clips for examples, are these clips ALL the hazard perception clips or are they just examples ? Thanks, Danny
Asked by Anzath - Wed Jul 9 13:46:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The CD clips are just examples for you to understand the concept. But that is the only way to learn (and ofcourse common sense is imp.) Tips: Click when ever you see a hazard on the screen, It doesn't matter how many times you click. But don't cheat, if the software detects a pattern u will be scored zero. also click 2 times with a 1/2 sec gap, this coz if u r clicking too early you won't miss the point and you always get the highest score of the clicks that land on the points zone. All the best.
Answered by Oracle_Speaks - Wed Jul 9 15:22:02 2008

Can rust in/on a refrigerator pose a health hazard?
Q. I have a refrigerator where there are small areas inside and outside that have rusted. We have cleaned them with a bleach product but still the rust "stains" remain. Is this a health hazard?
Asked by _forever_19 - Wed Feb 21 17:15:44 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. buy and enamel paint chip fixer, its a bit bigger than nail polish bottle with a brush its also good to fix chips on sinks, tub, washers, etc.
Answered by ALLENROUNDHEAD - Sat Feb 24 00:22:38 2007

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Tue Dec 1 00:54:37 2009

See also:

  • SentisSentis
    sentis.com.au
    Company in Brisbane, Australia offering safety performance programs. Contains information on the ZIP™ (Zero Incident Process) program, PDF and video downloads, testimonials, and contact information.
  • BWeb TrainingBWeb Training
    bwebtraining.com
    Training and consulting services in safety, health, and emergency response. Customized training offered online or instructor led. Expertise includes NICS, OSHA safety, hazwoper, first aid/CPR, and emergency response.
  • The Brief GroupThe Brief Group
    thebriefgroup.com.au
    Assists employers to implement safety management systems and make risk-based decisions to prevent workplace injury.
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