1.A situation with a potential to threaten human life, health, property or the environment. [1]
2.Circumstance, by which in which humans, goods or the environment are exposed to one or more hazards. [6]
3.A situation with a potential to threaten human life, health, property or
the environment.[12]
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12. MSC/Circ.1023-MEPC/Circ.392 Formal Safety Assessment