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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dangersrisksperilsthreatshazardous conditionsoccupational hazards
Antonyms / Antônimos
safety measuresprecautionsprotectionssafeguards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
riscos de segurança
Most common translation used in official documents and workplace training
General Brazilian
perigos de segurança
Alternative, slightly more colloquial usage
São Paulo
riscos de segurança
Standard industrial and corporate usage
Portugal
riscos de segurança
Identical to Brazilian usage in formal contexts
Portugal
perigos ocupacionais
More commonly used in Portuguese European contexts

Related Words

workplace safetyrisk assessmentaccident preventionprotective equipmentoccupational healthhazard mitigation

Related Idioms & Phrases

identify safety hazards
eliminate safety hazards
mitigate safety hazards
assess safety hazards
comply with safety regulations
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