undermine safety
[ˌʌndərˈmaɪn ˈseɪfti]
verb phrase
comprometer a segurança
1. to weaken, damage, or gradually destroy the effectiveness of safety measures, protocols, or conditions
Cutting corners on maintenance will undermine safety in the workplace.
Cortar custos na manutenção vai comprometer a segurança no local de trabalho.
2. to create doubt or reduce confidence in safety systems or procedures
Poor communication between teams can undermine safety during emergency operations.
A comunicação deficiente entre equipes pode comprometer a segurança durante operações de emergência.
3. to erode or subvert safety standards through negligence or deliberate action
Ignoring safety regulations undermines safety for all employees.
Ignorar as regulamentações de segurança compromete a segurança de todos os funcionários.
This phrase is widely used in occupational health and safety (OHS) discussions in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian workplaces, there is increasing emphasis on 'segurança do trabalho' (workplace safety) following regulatory requirements. In the USA, this terminology is common in OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) communications and corporate safety training programs.
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