Definition of health hazard in English English dictionary
includes chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic systems, and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes
A chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based on at least one scientific study that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed individuals Health hazards include chemicals that are carcinogens, mutagens, teratogens, corrosives, toxic and highly toxic agents, irritants, and sensitizers
A chemical for which there is significant evidence, based on at least one study conducted in accordance with established scientific principles, that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed employees The term "health hazard" includes chemicals that are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents that act on the hematopoietic system and agents that damage the lungs, skin, eyes or mucous membranes
An existing or likely condition, inherent to the operation or use of materiel, that can cause death, injury, acute or chronic illness, disability, or reduced job performance of personnel by exposure to acoustical energy, biological substances, chemical substances, oxygen deficiency, radiation energy, shock, temperature extremes, trauma, and vibration
Chemical from which acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed individuals
A chemical, mixture of chemicals or a pathogen for which there is statistically significant evidence, based on at least one study conducted in accordance with established scientific principles, that acute or chronic effects may occur in exposed personnel
A chemical, a mixture of chemicals, or a pathogen for which there is statistically significant evidence, based on at least one study conducted according to established scientific principles, that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed employees
A chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based on at least one study conducted in accordance with established scientific principles that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed employees Chemicals covered by this definition include carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, that which act on the hematopoietic system, and agents that damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes