Glossary


Hazardsearch for term

Inherent property of an agent or situation having the potential to cause adverse effects when an organism, system, or (sub)population is exposed to that agent.

OR [CONFLICT]

The potential of an activity, object or exposure to cause harm.

[Source: Enviros, 2004 Review of Environmental and Health Effects of Waste Management: Municipal Solid Waste and Similar Wastes. Department of Environment Transport and the Regions (DEFRA), UK.]