English · Work & Business
workplace safety
/ˈwɜːrk.pleɪs ˈseɪf.ti/
[/ˈwɜːrk.pleɪs ˈseɪf.ti/]
protection of workers
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The practice of protecting workers from injury and danger while they are doing their jobs.
Example
Strict workplace safety rules require all factory staff to wear helmets and protective gloves.
Strict workplace safety rules require all factory staff to wear helmets and protective gloves.
Etymology
A compound of 'workplace' and 'safety' (Old French 'sauvete', from Latin 'salvus', safe).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in labor law and industrial settings.