safeguard device
[/ˈseɪfɡɑːrd dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: safeguard devices
dispositivo de segurança
1. A mechanical, electronic, or physical mechanism designed to prevent accidents, injuries, or damage by restricting dangerous actions or conditions
The machine has a safeguard device that stops operation if a door is opened.
A máquina possui um dispositivo de segurança que interrompe a operação se uma porta for aberta.
2. A protective feature or system that prevents unauthorized access, data loss, or system failure
The software includes multiple safeguard devices against cyber attacks.
O software inclui vários dispositivos de segurança contra ataques cibernéticos.
3. A safety feature implemented in industrial or domestic equipment to protect users from hazards
Modern electrical appliances have safeguard devices to prevent electrical shocks.
Os eletrodomésticos modernos possuem dispositivos de segurança para prevenir choques elétricos.
In Brazil, workplace safety regulations (NR - Normas Regulamentadoras) mandate safeguard devices on industrial equipment, making this term common in manufacturing contexts. In the USA, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards similarly require these devices. The term is technical and formal, used across both cultures in industrial, electronic, and digital security contexts.
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