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Simple English definitions for legal terms

hazard

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A quick definition of hazard:

A hazard is something that can be dangerous or cause harm. It can be a risk or a contributing factor to a dangerous situation. There are different types of hazards, such as occupational hazards that are specific to certain jobs, physical hazards that come from the material world, and moral hazards that come from people's attitudes. Hazards can also be covered by insurance policies, and there are laws to protect people from imminent hazards that can harm the environment or endangered species.

A more thorough explanation:

A hazard is a danger or risk that can cause harm or injury. It can be a contributing factor to a peril, which is a situation that is dangerous or risky. For example, if you are driving in heavy rain, the hazard is the slippery road that increases the risk of an accident.

There are different types of hazards:

  • Occupational hazard: A danger or risk that is specific to a particular job or occupation. For instance, construction workers face hazards such as falls from heights, electrical shocks, and exposure to hazardous materials.
  • Physical hazard: A hazard that originates from the material world, such as location, structure, occupancy, or exposure. For example, a chemical spill in a factory is a physical hazard that can cause harm to workers.
  • Moral hazard: A hazard that arises from mental attitudes, such as dishonesty, carelessness, or insanity. An example of moral hazard is when an insured person intentionally damages their property to collect insurance money.
  • Imminent hazard: An immediate danger that requires urgent action to prevent harm. In environmental law, an imminent hazard can be a situation where the use of a pesticide can cause adverse effects on the environment or endanger a species.

Overall, a hazard is something that poses a risk or danger to people, property, or the environment. It is important to identify and manage hazards to prevent accidents, injuries, or damage.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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