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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ACT 2004 (NO. 7 OF 2004) - SECT 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; and

        (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.



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