Safety Definitions

The Definition of Hazard

The definition of hazard in safety: hazard is a source, situation, or act with the potential to cause harm to people, property, or the environment.

The Definition of Hazard

A source, situation, or act with the potential to cause harm — whether that's injury or illness to people, damage to property, harm to the environment, or some combination of these.

Example of a Hazard

A spill of chemical solvent on a warehouse floor is a hazard — it doesn't have to cause an injury to be one; it's the potential for harm.