hazard stripe

[/ˈhæzərd straɪp/]
nounpl: hazard stripes
faixa de perigo
1. A diagonal stripe pattern, typically in contrasting colors (commonly black and yellow or black and white), used to mark dangerous areas, obstacles, or hazardous zones
The construction site had hazard stripes painted on the barrier to warn workers of the danger ahead.
O canteiro de obras tinha faixas de perigo pintadas na barreira para avisar os trabalhadores sobre o perigo à frente.
2. A warning marking applied to equipment, machinery, or structural elements to indicate potential danger or caution areas
The machine had hazard stripes around the moving parts to keep employees safe.
A máquina tinha faixas de perigo ao redor das partes móveis para manter os funcionários seguros.
Hazard stripes are universally recognized safety markers in both North American and Brazilian workplaces, following OSHA standards in the USA and NBR (Norma Brasileira) standards in Brazil. The black and yellow diagonal pattern is the international standard for indicating danger or caution zones in industrial, construction, and public safety contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
warning stripecaution stripesafety stripedanger marking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
faixa de perigo
Most common term used in safety regulations and construction contexts
General Brazilian
faixa de advertência
Alternative term emphasizing warning aspect
São Paulo
listras de segurança
Safety stripes variant, commonly used in industrial settings
Portugal
faixa de perigo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in safety standards

Related Words

caution signwarning signsafety barrierdanger zonewarning tape

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the hazard stripe
marked with hazard stripes
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