unsafe work environment
[/ʌnˈseɪf wɜːrk ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/]
noun phrasepl: unsafe work environments
ambiente de trabalho inseguro
1. A workplace setting where conditions, practices, or hazards pose risks to the physical health, safety, or well-being of employees
The factory was shut down due to an unsafe work environment with inadequate safety equipment.
A fábrica foi fechada devido a um ambiente de trabalho inseguro com equipamento de segurança inadequado.
2. A work setting that includes hazards such as lack of proper ventilation, exposure to toxic substances, inadequate lighting, or absence of safety protocols
Workers filed a complaint about the unsafe work environment caused by poor ventilation and chemical exposure.
Os trabalhadores apresentaram uma reclamação sobre o ambiente de trabalho inseguro causado por má ventilação e exposição a produtos químicos.
3. A workplace where employees face harassment, discrimination, or threats to psychological safety
She reported the unsafe work environment due to constant bullying from her supervisor.
Ela denunciou o ambiente de trabalho inseguro devido ao assédio constante de seu supervisor.
In Brazil, workplace safety is regulated by NR (Normas Regulamentadoras) standards overseen by the Ministry of Labor. Workers have legal rights to refuse unsafe work without losing pay (direito de recusa). In the USA, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces workplace safety standards. Both cultures have growing emphasis on psychological safety and harassment-free workplaces alongside physical safety concerns.
NYC Slang
toxic work environment, bad workplace setup
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