hazard level
[ˈhæzərd ˈlevəl]
nounpl: hazard levels
nível de risco
1. a classification or measurement indicating the degree of danger or risk associated with a particular substance, activity, location, or situation
The hazard level in the chemical plant was upgraded to critical after the leak was detected.
O nível de risco na fábrica química foi elevado para crítico após o vazamento ser detectado.
2. a standardized rating system used in occupational health and safety to categorize workplace dangers
Workers must wear protective equipment appropriate to the hazard level of their job.
Os trabalhadores devem usar equipamento de proteção apropriado ao nível de risco de seu trabalho.
3. a severity scale used in environmental or public health assessments to indicate potential threat levels
During the hurricane, the hazard level was raised to orange for coastal regions.
Durante o furacão, o nível de risco foi elevado para laranja nas regiões costeiras.
This term is essential in Brazilian workplace safety (Segurança do Trabalho) and is regulated by NR (Normas Regulamentadoras). It's commonly used in industrial contexts, emergency response systems, and environmental protection agencies in both Brazil and the USA.
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