head protection
[/hed prəˈtɛkʃən/]
nounpl: head protections
proteção da cabeça
1. Protective gear or equipment worn on the head to prevent injury
All workers on the construction site must wear head protection.
Todos os trabalhadores no canteiro de obras devem usar proteção da cabeça.
2. Safety equipment such as helmets, hard hats, or protective headgear
The cyclist purchased new head protection before starting training.
O ciclista comprou uma nova proteção da cabeça antes de iniciar o treinamento.
3. Any device designed to shield the head from impact or harm
Head protection is mandatory in motorcycle racing.
A proteção da cabeça é obrigatória no motociclismo de competição.
In Brazil, head protection is strictly regulated in occupational safety (NR6 - Personal Protective Equipment). The term 'capacete' is particularly common in motorcycle culture and sports, while 'proteção da cabeça' is the formal term used in safety documentation and regulations. In construction and industrial settings, proper head protection is culturally and legally mandatory, reflecting Brazil's growing emphasis on workplace safety standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put on your thinking cap (not direct translation but related concept)
keep your head on a swivel (safety-related idiom)
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