avoidable incident
[ə-ˈvȯi-də-bəl ˈin-sə-dənt]
nounpl: avoidable incidents
incidente evitável
1. An accident, event, or occurrence that could have been prevented through proper precautions, care, or adherence to safety protocols
The workplace accident was deemed an avoidable incident because safety equipment was not being used properly.
O acidente no local de trabalho foi considerado um incidente evitável porque o equipamento de segurança não estava sendo usado adequadamente.
2. In legal and insurance contexts, an occurrence that a reasonable person could have foreseen and prevented
The insurance company denied the claim, arguing it was an avoidable incident.
A companhia de seguros negou a indenização, argumentando que se tratava de um incidente evitável.
3. Any undesirable event in occupational health and safety that could have been eliminated through risk management
Most avoidable incidents in construction occur due to negligence or lack of training.
A maioria dos incidentes evitáveis na construção ocorre por negligência ou falta de treinamento.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian occupational health and safety (Segurança do Trabalho) regulations and in insurance claim assessments. Companies are legally required to investigate and report avoidable incidents to prevent recurrence. In the USA, OSHA uses similar terminology in workplace safety enforcement. The distinction between avoidable and unavoidable incidents can significantly impact insurance claims, worker's compensation, and legal liability in both countries.
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