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Dangerous Substances Act 2004
15Meaning of hazard and risk
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15 Meaning of hazard and risk (1) For this Act, a hazard is a thing (including an intrinsic property of a thing), or a situation, with potential to— (a) cause the death of or harm to a person; or (b) damage property or the environment. (2) For this Act, a risk is the likelihood of death or harm to a person, or damage to property or the environment, from a hazard.