A hazard in the health and safety context is a material, condition, or circumstance that has the potential for causing injury, illness or death in people or damage to property.
This is one definition of a hazard.It is "any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death to personnel; damage to or loss of equipment or property; degradation of mission capability or impact to mission accomplishment; or damage to the environment."
Something is a "potential X' if it is capable of becoming X, although it may not be X at the moment, or if it might be X be we are not yet certain of that. A "safety hazard" is a condition or circumstance that could result in injury or property damage. So a "potential safety hazard" is a condition or circumstance that might be able to produce injury or property damage, but we are not yet certain of that, or is capable of becoming such a condition or circumstance at some point in the future.
Hazard
a condition, procedure, or practice that creates a potential for producing death, injury, occupational illness, or equipment damage
Any real or potential condition that can cause mission degradation; injury, illness, or death to personnel; or damage to or loss of equipment or property.
To prevent a collapsed bicycle from causing injury or damage, always inspect the bike before riding to ensure it is in good condition. Regularly check for loose or damaged parts, and make necessary repairs. Additionally, store the bike properly to avoid it collapsing unexpectedly.
TORT
You observe an actual or potential condition, situation, or event that can result in injury.
You observe an actual or potential condition, situation, or event that can result in injury.
You observe an actual or potential condition, situation, or event that can result in injury.
The term "hazardous" is used to refer to any material, condition, or situation that could cause injury, illness, environmental damage, death, or property damage. The term "non-hazardous" is used to describe a material, condition or situation that is thought not to be able to cause injury, illness, environmental damage, death, or property damage.