Collocations for hazard - noun
ADJ.
big, great, major, real, serious | constant | possible, potential | hidden, unexpected, unseen | environmental, industrial, natural, occupational
industrial hazards such as excessive noise and pollution Loneliness is one of the occupational hazards of being a writer.
industrial hazards such as excessive noise and pollution Loneliness is one of the occupational hazards of being a writer.
health
Other people''s smoke is now seen as a health hazard.
Other people''s smoke is now seen as a health hazard.
fire
The rubbish under the flooring is a serious fire hazard.
The rubbish under the flooring is a serious fire hazard.
VERB + HAZARD
cause, create, pose
Production of these chemicals poses serious environmental hazards.
Production of these chemicals poses serious environmental hazards.
be exposed to, encounter, face, meet
The worst hazard we faced was having our money stolen.
The worst hazard we faced was having our money stolen.
avoid
Go in September if you want to avoid the hazard of extreme heat.
Go in September if you want to avoid the hazard of extreme heat.
eliminate, minimize | cope with, deal with, negotiate
Companies should have systems for dealing with work hazards.
Companies should have systems for dealing with work hazards.
PREP.
~ for
Holes in the pavement are a hazard for blind people.
Holes in the pavement are a hazard for blind people.
~ to
The burning of industrial waste is a major hazard to human health.
The burning of industrial waste is a major hazard to human health.
PHRASES
exposure to a hazard
Try and reduce your exposure to hazards such as poor quality air.
Try and reduce your exposure to hazards such as poor quality air.