safety warning
[/ˈseɪfti ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/]
nounpl: safety warnings
aviso de segurança
1. a cautionary statement or notice designed to alert people to potential hazards or risks
The product came with a safety warning about keeping it away from children.
O produto veio com um aviso de segurança sobre mantê-lo longe de crianças.
2. an official or mandatory notification regarding health, environmental, or physical dangers
The construction site displayed safety warnings for all workers entering the area.
O canteiro de obras exibiu avisos de segurança para todos os trabalhadores que entravam na área.
3. a label, sign, or message that communicates dangerous conditions or improper use
The electrical equipment had several safety warnings printed on its casing.
O equipamento elétrico tinha vários avisos de segurança impressos em sua carcaça.
In Brazil, safety warnings are increasingly regulated by ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) standards, particularly in workplace and product safety. In the USA, OSHA and consumer protection agencies mandate safety warnings on hazardous products. Both cultures emphasize the legal and moral responsibility of manufacturers and employers to communicate risks clearly through these warnings.
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