safety hazards
[/ˈseɪfti ˈhæzərdz/]
nounpl: safety hazards
riscos de segurança
1. Potential dangers or conditions that could cause injury, harm, or damage to people, property, or the environment in a workplace or other setting
The factory identified several safety hazards including exposed machinery and inadequate ventilation.
A fábrica identificou vários riscos de segurança, incluindo maquinário exposto e ventilação inadequada.
2. Any condition, substance, or situation that poses a threat to the well-being or health of individuals
The building inspector documented multiple safety hazards that needed immediate attention.
O inspetor de edifícios documentou múltiplos riscos de segurança que precisavam de atenção imediata.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'safety hazards' is a formal term widely used in workplace safety regulations, OSHA (in the US) and equivalent Brazilian labor laws (NR - Normas Regulamentadoras). Regular hazard identification is a legal requirement in both countries' workplaces. The term reflects a shared emphasis on occupational health and safety across both cultures.
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