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Move into a basement or cellar with adequate supplies.
One definition of hazard is a danger or risk (There are many hazards associated with smoking). Another definition of hazard is to venture to say something (He hazards a guess and blushed when it is wrong).
Not all naturally occurring phenomenon can or should be interpreted as an omen. In this case most likely you have a hazard of some form in the area. Overhead wires, cats, high winds etc. could all be possible causes of these deaths.
The best course of action is to keep an eye on the weather and the potential hazard. If you see conditions becoming hazardous or if the advisory is upgraded to something more serious then you should take the action such as evacuating or taking cover.
Most of the deaths inland areas caused by hurricanes are from flooding that results from torrential rain.
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Yes. In addition to the typical strong winds and floods hurricanes can also produce tornadoes and landslides.
The main hazard associated with excavation work is the hazard of being caught in the excavation if it collapses. Soil assessment, sloping of trench walls, and policies on the use of ladders and strong trench wall supports and barriers have been developed to control this hazard.
proportional to the cumulative probabiliy of all the causes listed for that hazard
proportional to the cumulative probability of all the causes listed for that hazard
Depends what hazard you are talking about? Be more specific
Are actions taken or measures put in place to eliminate a hazard or reduce the associated identified risk.?
safety hazard: causes external harm (broken leg, sprained wrist) health hazard: causes disease. EX. Safety hazard is like not smoking around certain chemical carrying equipment (ie storage tanks) health hazard is not smoking in restaurants or other public areas.
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Are actions taken or measures put in place to eliminate a hazard or reduce the associated identified risk.?
Hurricanes qualify as such. These hazards even have a season (June 1 - November 30)