What is a hazard?

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a cause of harm or injury

exposure to radiation

the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning

something with the potential to cause harm

a body or process by which energy or a particular component enters a system

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What are dangers?

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the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning

exposure to radiation

something with the potential to cause harm

a body or process by which energy or a particular component enters a system

a cause of harm or injury

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What is irradiation?

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something with the potential to cause harm

a cause of harm or injury

the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning

exposure to radiation

a body or process by which energy or a particular component enters a system

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What is a source?

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a cause of harm or injury

exposure to radiation

something with the potential to cause harm

a body or process by which energy or a particular component enters a system

the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning

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What is contamination?

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exposure to radiation

something with the potential to cause harm

a cause of harm or injury

the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning

a body or process by which energy or a particular component enters a system

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