serious hazard

Frequency: 8.518.1 per million words

Indicates a danger with potentially severe consequences.

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Examples (10)

  • Frayed electrical wiring in old buildings poses a serious hazard to residents.
  • The presence of asbestos in the school was identified as a serious health hazard.
  • A chemical spill from the factory has created a serious hazard for the local wildlife.
  • Operating that machinery without its safety guard is a serious hazard.
  • Engineers determined that the unstable cliff represents a serious hazard to the houses below.
  • The contaminated water supply became a serious hazard to public health.
  • Driving on icy roads without proper tires constitutes a serious hazard for all drivers.
  • Ignoring early warning signs can turn a manageable risk into a serious hazard.
  • New regulations require companies to immediately report any serious hazard in the workplace.
  • The old, decaying bridge is a serious hazard and must be closed to traffic.