Hazardous Exposure
/ˈhæzərdəs ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) The condition or state of being subjected to substances or situations that pose a risk of harm, particularly in workplace safety and environmental law contexts.
The company was fined for failing to limit hazardous exposure to asbestos among its employees.
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- hazardous exposure
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Commentary
Legal definitions of hazardous exposure focus on regulatory and liability contexts, emphasizing the presence and mitigation of risks to health.
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