health hazard

Example Sentences

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At least one other person in it was as young as me, and being smart was no longer a health hazard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Being exposed to high levels in the workplace is a known health hazard, including among workers at wastewater treatment plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

Over decades, these chemicals at the abandoned factory site had been slowly seeping into the surrounding environment, creating a persistent health hazard for people who live in nearby areas.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

Notably, research has shown that head lice are not a significant health hazard or a sign of poor hygiene.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024

“It is possible to say unequivocally,” he stated, “that nuclear weapons tests carried out at the present time do not constitute a health hazard to the human population.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik