safety standards

[/ˈseɪfti ˈstændərdz/]
nounpl: safety standards
normas de segurança
1. Established criteria, regulations, or guidelines designed to ensure the protection of people from harm, injury, or risk in various environments
The factory must comply with international safety standards to protect its workers.
A fábrica deve cumprir as normas de segurança internacionais para proteger seus trabalhadores.
2. Minimum requirements set by regulatory bodies or organizations to maintain safe conditions in workplaces, products, or services
New safety standards for construction sites were implemented this year.
Novas normas de segurança para canteiros de obras foram implementadas este ano.
3. Specific technical specifications and procedures that must be followed to prevent accidents and ensure public welfare
The automotive industry must meet strict safety standards for vehicle manufacturing.
A indústria automóvel deve atender a rigorosas normas de segurança na fabricação de veículos.
In Brazil and the USA, safety standards are strictly regulated by government agencies (INMETRO in Brazil, OSHA in the USA). Compliance is legally mandatory, and violations can result in significant fines or work stoppages. These standards are particularly emphasized in manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors. The term carries strong legal and regulatory connotations in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
safety regulationssafety requirementssafety protocolssafety guidelinesoccupational safety standards
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsafe conditionsnegligencehazardous practices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
normas de segurança
Most common and widely used term throughout Brazil
São Paulo
padrões de segurança
Alternative term sometimes used in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
normas de segurança
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
normas de segurança / padrões de segurança
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; 'padrões de segurança' more common in technical documentation

Related Words

occupational healthrisk assessmentcompliancecertificationregulationsworkplace safetyOSHAinspection

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet safety standards
comply with safety standards
enforce safety standards
establish safety standards
violate safety standards
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