safe task

[/seɪf tæsk/]
nounpl: safe tasks
tarefa segura
1. A work assignment or job that presents minimal risk of injury, hazard, or negative consequences to the person performing it
Organizing documents is considered a safe task compared to operating heavy machinery.
Organizar documentos é considerado uma tarefa segura em comparação com operar máquinas pesadas.
2. In occupational health and safety, a task that has been assessed and deemed to have acceptable levels of risk
The factory implemented new protocols to ensure every safe task was performed correctly.
A fábrica implementou novos protocolos para garantir que toda tarefa segura fosse realizada corretamente.
3. In AI and machine learning, a task designed to be performed by AI systems with minimal risk of causing harm
Content moderation is no longer considered a completely safe task for automated systems.
A moderação de conteúdo não é mais considerada uma tarefa completamente segura para sistemas automatizados.
The term 'safe task' is particularly prevalent in Brazilian workplace culture where occupational safety (segurança do trabalho) is increasingly emphasized by labor regulations (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho). In the USA, this terminology is standard in OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and workplace training programs. In Portugal, workplace safety terminology reflects EU standards and regulations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
low-risk taskhazard-free tasksecure taskprotected tasknon-hazardous task
Antonyms / Antônimos
dangerous taskhazardous taskrisky taskunsafe taskhigh-risk task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa segura
Standard usage in occupational and general contexts
São Paulo
tarefa segura / atividade segura
Both terms used equally in corporate and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa segura
Common in construction and port safety discussions
Portugal
tarefa segura / tarefa sem risco
Both expressions used; 'sem risco' emphasizes absence of danger

Related Words

occupational safetyrisk assessmentworkplace hazardprotective equipmentsafety protocolrisk management

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it safe
better safe than sorry
safe and sound
risk-free zone
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