•A hazard is a process, phenomenon or human activity that may cause :
-loss of life
-injury
-other health impacts
• Materials that are health hazards include :
- carcinogens
-toxic or highly toxic agents
- reproductive toxins
- irritants
- corrosives
•Hazards may be :
-natural
-anthropogenic
-socionatural in origin.
•The human hazard system includes three groups:
- technology
-conflicts
-wars.
On everybody's understanding : A hazard is a source or a situation with the potential for harm
Hazards are mainly caused by natural environmental factors.
What's risk in healthcare?
• Risk is the chance that any activity or action could happen and harm you.
• Health risks are classified in groups, for example :
-biological
-chemical
-physical
-psychosocial
• Health hazards can be caused by :
-poor food
-drug standards
- lack of care for the elderly and the poor.
- dangerous automobiles
- environmental pollution
-other
