Technological Hazard

Definitions

Other International Definitions

UNISDR

A hazard originating from technological or industrial conditions, including accidents, dangerous procedures, infrastructure failures or specific human activities, that may cause loss of life, injury, illness or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage . Examples of technological hazards include industrial pollution, nuclear radiation, toxic wastes, dam failures, transport accidents, factory explosions, fires, and chemical spills. Technological hazards also may arise directly as a result of the impacts of a natural hazard event.

See also

• Hazard
• Biological Hazard
• Geological Hazard
• Hydrometeorological Hazard
• Natural Hazard
• Socio-natural Hazard