A potential source of danger to a person's health.
asbestos exposure poses a health hazard
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- The campaign team highlighted the health hazards caused by sewage contamination of groundwater from pit latrines and septic tanks.
- Pesticide exposure poses a significant health hazard to everyone who works in agriculture.
- Some bottled waters pose more health hazards than some tap waters.
- The presence of arsenic in the water was a major health hazard.
- They have suspected for decades that the chemicals pose serious health hazards.
- The website lets users know if there are any probable health hazards associated with any of the product's ingredients.
- The council says the birds pose a health hazard and that the only option now left is to go ahead with the cull.
- "Low-level radiation is a serious health hazard," he said.
- The project is meant for creating awareness among smokers on the health hazards of tobacco and to encourage them to quit the habit.
- The toy has been examined by a paediatric safety consultant who decided the toys posed a clear health hazard.