Common use of Hazard Identification Clause in Contracts

Hazard Identification. Hazard identification is the process of determining whether an increased incidence of a particular health condition (cancer, birth defects, etc.) will occur due to the presence of a particular contaminate. Hazards are identified based on sampling and analysis of site soils, groundwater, surface water, air and soil vapor. Proposed activities that could potentially cause release of contaminants are also identified and evaluated. Physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics of identified