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Is a hazard the same as a risk?
Short answer. No. Hazard is the danger; risk is the chance.
A loose wire is a hazard or a risk?
A hazard.
Hazard vs risk
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hazard | Can cause harm |
| Risk | Chance of harm |
Remember
| Hazard: the danger |
| Risk: the chance |
Is a hazard the same as a risk? No. Two words, two meanings. A hazard is anything that can cause harm, like a loose wire. Risk is the chance that harm happens. Remember this. Hazard is the danger. Risk is the chance.
This clip is from the full lesson: Workplace hazards: types, computers, office equipment and stress — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 10 Information Technology (402)
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