An immediate danger; esp., in environmental law, a situation in which the continued use of a pesticide will probably result in unreasonable adverse effects on the environment or will involve an unreasonable danger to the survival of an endangered species. 7 USCA § 136(1). [Cases: Environmental Law 423.]
extraordinary hazard 异常的危险 指不是做某项工作或任务一般容易发生的危险，如由于其他僱员的行为而使某种工作的危险性增加并对与此无关的僱员造成了伤害，这种危险即为异常的危险 。(→extraordinary risk)
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Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control. A unit office in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development responsible for informing the public about the dangers of lead poisoning, esp. by lead-based paint; developing methods of detection and abatement; encouraging states and local governments to develop prevention programs; and implementing the Department’s Healthy
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hazardous substance. 1. A toxic pollutant; an imminently dangerous chemical or mixture. [Cases: Environmental Law 413.] 2. See hazardous waste under WASTE(2).
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A danger or risk that is peculiar to a particular calling or occupation. • Occupational hazards include both accidental injuries and occupational diseases.
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Waste that — because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious cha-racteristics — may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or otherwise harm human health or the environment. 42 USCA § 6903(5). — Also termed hazardous substance. [Cases: Environmental Law 427.]
hazardous substance 危险品 指在没有正确使用、贮存、运输的情况下，对人体健康或环境造成危害或有潜在性危害的物品。包括易燃、剧毒、放射性物品。美国联邦危险物品法〔Federal Hazardous Substance Act〕对危险物品作了明确的界定。
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extrahazardous, adj. Especially or unusually dangerous. • This term is often applied to exceptionally dangerous railroad crossings. — Also termed ultrahazardous. [Cases: Railroads 303–314. C.J.S. Railroads §§ 998, 1002–1026, 1033.]