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human hazard [1 record]

Record 1 2012-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
  • Environment
DEF

A hazard that is created either intentionally or unintentionally by a person.

OBS

[This type of hazard derives] from technological processes, human interactions with the environment or relationships within and between communities, in which a disaster may occur.

OBS

human hazard; man-made hazard; anthropogenic hazard: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
  • Environnement
DEF

Danger causé intentionnellement ou non par une personne.

OBS

risque anthropique : Certains auteurs utilisent le terme «risque» comme équivalent de «hazard».

OBS

danger de cause humaine; danger causé par l'homme; danger anthropique : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
  • Medio ambiente
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