danger level
[ˈdeɪndʒər ˈlevəl]
nounpl: danger levels
nível de perigo
1. The degree or intensity of risk, threat, or hazard present in a particular situation
The danger level increased when the hurricane approached the coast.
O nível de perigo aumentou quando o furacão se aproximou da costa.
2. An official assessment or classification indicating how dangerous a condition or location is
The government raised the danger level to red alert due to the pandemic.
O governo elevou o nível de perigo para alerta vermelho devido à pandemia.
3. A measurement used in safety protocols to determine the severity of occupational or environmental hazards
Workers must wear protective equipment when the danger level is high.
Os trabalhadores devem usar equipamento de proteção quando o nível de perigo é alto.
In Brazil, this term is frequently used in official government alerts, weather reports, and workplace safety protocols. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 'nível de perigo' became widely recognized through daily media broadcasts. The concept is central to Brazilian emergency management systems and occupational safety regulations (NR standards). In the USA, similar terminology is used by FEMA and emergency management agencies.
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