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an Hazard is any obstacle, event,practice that can cause a risk. a risk results from an hazard. for tha hazard, people are aware of it and precautions have been taken to prevent it from causing an accidentor incident. but for a danger, no precaution has been taken
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoA hazard usually refers to a specific impediment that has the potential to cause danger. Danger is a more generalised term, covering a range of hazards.
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Difference between a acute hazard and hazard?
A hazard may be dangerous. An acute hazard is very dangerous.
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a man made hazard with examples?
unknown
What is the difference between a accident and a hazard?
The difference between accident and hazard are:A person is not pre-warned about an accident. It is an unexpected or unforeseen event.But a hazard is known well in advance. For instance, if I have a culture of Ebola virus in my lab, I know that if by mistake it is released into the environment, me and many others will be in potential danger. So i take precautions to store it in proper conditions.To be precise, I know that a hazard is a possible source of dangerSource(s):Another thing: I can hazard a guess, but i can't accident a guess... Cloe
What is the difference between hazard and problem?
its a problem when you loose your shoe. its a hazard to ride your bike in the street.
What is the synonym of danger?
hazard
What is the difference between salinity hazard and sodium hazard?
Not all salts have sodium in them. So a salinity hazard could mean different salts.
What is the difference between a peril and a hazard?
Peril is cause of loss whereas hazard is condition which arises the chances of loss.
What is the definition of peril?
Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction., To expose to danger; to hazard; to risk; as, to peril one's life., To be in danger.
What is the difference between danger and endanger?
Danger is a noun. Endanger is a verb.Danger: Exposure or vulnerability to harm or riskEndanger: To expose to harm or danger
What is a word that has the same definition as hazard?
Danger
What is the opposite of safety?
danger, risk, hazard
What does heat hazard mean?
heat danger
