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noun ADJ. big, great, major, real, serious | constant | possible, potential | hidden, unexpected, unseen | environmental, industrial, natural, occupational industrial hazards such as excessive noise and pollution Loneliness is one of the occupational hazards of being a writer. | health Other people's smoke is now seen as a health hazard. | fire The rubbish under the flooring is a serious fire hazard. VERB + HAZARD cause, create, pose Production of these chemicals poses serious environmental hazards. | be exposed to, encounter, face, meet The worst hazard we faced was having our money stolen. | avoid Go in September if you want to avoid the hazard of extreme heat. | eliminate, minimize | cope with, deal with, negotiate Companies should have systems for dealing with work hazards. PREP. ~ for Holes in the pavement are a hazard for blind people. | ~ to The burning of industrial waste is a major hazard to human health. PHRASES exposure to a hazard Try and reduce your exposure to hazards such as poor quality air.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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hazard
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + hazard
a health hazard
• The rubbish needs to be removed before it becomes a health hazard.
a fire hazard
• The unoccupied building was declared a fire hazard.
a safety hazard
• Protesters claim that the nuclear reactor is a safety hazard.
a traffic hazard
• Cars parked in the wrong places can cause a traffic hazard.
a natural hazard
(= a hazard caused by nature )
• One of the most widespread natural hazards is flooding.
an environmental hazard
(= a danger or problem in the environment )
• Oil from the tanker caused an environmental hazard.
a serious/major hazard
• Lead pipes are a serious hazard to health.
a potential hazard
• Microwave ovens are a potential hazard if not used properly.
verbs
cause/create a hazard
• There was concern that overhead power lines could cause a health hazard.
pose a hazard
(= be a possible hazard )
• It was not known whether radiation from the weapons posed any hazard to soldiers.
eliminate a hazard
(= get rid of a hazard )
• They took steps to eliminate all potential fire hazards.
reduce a hazard
• He led the campaign to recognize and reduce the hazard from radiation in our environment.
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