hazardous setting
/hæˈzɑːrdəs ˈsɛtɪŋ/ · haz·a·rdous set·ting
noun
- A situation or environment that poses a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of individuals. The construction site was deemed a hazardous setting due to the presence of toxic chemicals and heavy machinery.
noun
- A location or context that is prone to accidents, injuries, or other adverse outcomes. The mountainous terrain made the hiking trail a hazardous setting for inexperienced climbers.
Synonyms
dangerous environmentrisky situationhazardous locationperilous settingthreatening contextunsafe workplacehigh-risk area
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'hazardous setting' is often used in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, where employees are at risk of injury or illness due to their work environment.