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Hazard identification is the identification of the threat posed to man either by the natural environment or by his own activities. It is the answer to the question: “Is this a true threat and does it really exist?” To derive an answer to this question can involve detailed assessment.
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Keller, A.Z., Wilson, H.C. (1992). Perception and Acceptance of Risk. In: Hazards to Drinking Water Supplies. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3187-8_4
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