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Cause (in Hazard Evaluation)
In the context of hazard evaluation procedures, an initiating cause.
Hazard Evaluation
Identification of individual hazards of a system, determination of the mechanisms by which they could give rise to undesired events, and evaluation of the consequences of these events on health (including public health), environment and property. Uses qualitative techniques to pinpoint weaknesses in the design and operation of facilities that could lead to incidents.