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Hazard

Something that is potentially dangerous or harmful, often the root cause of an unwanted outcome.


Hazard Mitigation

Any action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. The term is sometimes used in a stricter sense to mean cost-effective measures to reduce the potential for damage to a facility or facilities from a disaster or incident.


HAZMAT

Any substance or material that, when involved in an accident and released in sufficient quantities, poses a risk to people’s health, safety, and/or property. These substances and materials include explosives, radioactive materials, flammable liquids or solids, combustible liquids or solids, poisons, oxidisers, toxins, and corrosive materials.

HCT

Humanitarian Country Team

Human-Caused Hazards

Hazards that rise from deliberate, intentional human actions to threaten or harm the well-being of others.  Examples include terrorist acts, or sabotage.


HVAC - Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning



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