safety gear

[ˈseɪfti ɡɪr]
nounpl: safety gears
equipamento de segurança
1. protective equipment worn to prevent injury or harm in potentially dangerous situations or work environments
The construction workers must wear safety gear at all times on the job site.
Os trabalhadores da construção devem usar equipamento de segurança em todos os momentos no canteiro de obras.
2. clothing and accessories designed to protect the wearer from occupational hazards
Proper safety gear includes helmets, gloves, goggles, and steel-toed boots.
O equipamento de segurança adequado inclui capacetes, luvas, óculos de proteção e botas com biqueira de aço.
3. protective equipment used in sports and recreational activities to reduce injury risk
The rock climber checked all of his safety gear before ascending the mountain.
O alpinista verificou todo o seu equipamento de segurança antes de escalar a montanha.
In Brazil, workplace safety gear is regulated by NR-6 (Norma Regulamentadora) standards, and employers are legally required to provide and enforce proper PPE usage. The term EPI (Equipamento de Proteção Individual) is institutionalized in Brazilian labor law. In the USA, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets standards for safety gear requirements. Both cultures emphasize safety gear compliance as a non-negotiable aspect of workplace culture and responsibility.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
protective equipmentsafety equipmentprotective gearpersonal protective equipment (PPE)
Antonyms / Antônimos
hazarddanger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipamento de segurança
standard term used across Brazil in workplace and safety contexts
São Paulo
EPI (Equipamento de Proteção Individual)
technical/regulatory term frequently used in industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
roupa de segurança
more colloquial term emphasizing the clothing aspect
Portugal
equipamento de proteção
Portuguese variant, slightly different phrasing but same meaning

Related Words

helmetgogglesglovesharnesssafety vesthard hatrespiratorwork clothes

Related Idioms & Phrases

dress for the job
better safe than sorry
safety first
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