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DisclaimerThe content of this site has been prepared by the members of the thematic network "S2S - A Gateway for Plant and Process safety". Since the conditions of use are beyond our control we disclaim any liability, including patent infringement, incurred in connection with the use of these products, data or suggestions.The thematic network S2S is a European Community Project carried out in the "Competitive and Sustainable Growth" programme and funded in part by contract number G1RT-CT-2002-05092. GlossaryHazardInherent capacity of a hazardous sustance or the potentiality of a physical situation to cause damages to people, property or environment. Reference:
Source of potential harm or a situation with a potential for harm. Reference:
The intrinsic property of a dangerous substance or physical situation, with a potential for creating damage to human health and/or the environment. Reference:
A chemical or physical condition that has the potential for causing damage to people, property, or environment. Reference:
A characteristic of the system/plant/process that represents a potential for an accident. In the reference document, it is the combination of a (hazardous) material and an operating environment such that certain unplanned events could result in an accident. Reference:
The danger, risk, chance, or probability of an unwanted event occurring. A hazard can be defined by the degree of probability that a certain material, activity, or condition will produce an unwanted event. Reference:
The potential for an energy flow(s) to result in an accident or otherwise adverse consequence. Reference:
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