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HAZARD
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 hazardous situation that has come to pass is called
an incident. Hazard and possibility interact together to create risk
Types of Hazard
Physical hazards are conditions or situations that can cause the body
physical harm or intense stress. Physical hazards can be both natural and
human made elements.
Biological hazards are biological agents that can cause harm to the
human body. These some biological agents can be viruses, parasites,
bacteria, food, fungi, and foreign toxins.
Radiation hazards are those that harm or damage the human body by
directly affecting cells.