Hazard

Meaning, Term, and Glossary Definition - What is Hazard?

1. Potential for radiation, a chemical or other pollutant to cause human illness or injury. 2. In the pesticide program, the inherent toxicity of a compound. Hazard identification of a given substances is an informed judgment based on verifiable toxicity data from animal models or human studies.

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Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory   Extremely Hazardous Substances   Hazard Assessment   Hazard Communication Standard   Hazard Evaluation   Hazard Identification   Hazard Quotient   Hazard Ratio   Hazardous Air Pollutants   

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