incident avoidance

[ˈɪnsɪdənt əˈvɔɪdəns]
noun
prevenção de incidentes
1. The practice or strategy of taking preventive measures to avoid accidents, injuries, or problematic events from occurring
The company implemented incident avoidance protocols to reduce workplace injuries.
A empresa implementou protocolos de prevenção de incidentes para reduzir lesões no trabalho.
2. In safety and risk management, the proactive identification and elimination of hazards before they result in harm or disruption
Incident avoidance is a key component of our safety management system.
A prevenção de incidentes é um componente-chave do nosso sistema de gestão de segurança.
3. The adoption of preventive behaviors and systems designed to minimize the likelihood of accidents or adverse events
Drivers are trained in incident avoidance techniques to prevent collisions.
Os motoristas são treinados em técnicas de prevenção de incidentes para evitar colisões.
In Brazil, incident avoidance is heavily emphasized in industrial, construction, and transportation sectors due to workplace safety regulations. In the USA, the term is widely used in corporate safety programs, driver training, and healthcare quality improvement initiatives. Both cultures prioritize incident avoidance as a cost-effective strategy for reducing liability and protecting human life.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
accident preventionhazard preventionrisk mitigationloss preventionsafety prevention
Antonyms / Antônimos
incident occurrenceaccident causationrisk acceptance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
prevenção de incidentes
Standard term used in occupational safety and risk management contexts
São Paulo
prevenção de incidentes / evitação de acidentes
Both terms are used in industrial and corporate safety settings
Rio de Janeiro
prevenção de incidentes
Commonly used in maritime and tourism safety contexts
Portugal
prevenção de incidentes / evitar incidentes
Used in safety management and occupational health regulations

Related Words

incident managementhazard identificationrisk assessmentpreventive maintenancesafety protocolemergency response

Related Idioms & Phrases

an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
staying ahead of the curve
nip it in the bud
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