safety
noun [ U ]
uk/ˈseɪfti/ usthe state of being protected from danger or harm:
You have a right to be protected against anything that can affect your safety.
public/passenger/consumer safety
the condition of not being likely to cause damage or harm:
the safety of sth Many people are wondering about the safety of some food imports.
food/drug/product safety
fire safety
Apart from this one incident, the company has an excellent safety record.
used before a noun to describe equipment, rules, etc. that are designed to keep people from being harmed:
safety glasses
The company is now a world leader in car safety seats.
The iron's best safety feature is that it shuts off automatically.
The building is not compliant with the new safety standards.
The law requires a certificate showing that the latest safety tests have been carried out.
safety procedures.
air/workplace/mine, etc. safety
the fact of keeping people safe in a particular place:
Fletcher is an independent mine safety consultant in New Zealand.
We always make air safety our first priority.
See also
health and safety
margin of safety