Hazard

A situation that under certain circumstances has the potential to do harm. Potential harm may be a threat to life, health, property or the environment. Most hazards are dormant or potential, with only a theoretical risk to do harm. However an active hazard can create a serious or emergency situation. There are many ways of classifying hazards, but in respect to pesticides, physical hazards and health hazards are particularly relevant.

On-line Refernces and Resources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazard 

N.B. This defintion relates to the issues discussed in the section on human health

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