safety equipment

Harm prevention tools

Safety equipment refers to gear designed to protect people from injury or harm.

Hard hats, goggles, gloves, and harnesses are safety equipment in workplaces.

Life jackets, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors are safety equipment in homes and vehicles.

The term covers anything from steel-toed boots to respirators: The job site requires all workers to wear proper safety equipment.

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protective function

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Tools for fighting

hazardous materials · dangerous goods · explosives · arms · weapons of mass destruction

purpose/function

safety equipmentfashion accessories

Decorative items complementing attire

jewelry · vanity items

risk relationship

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Dangers or threats

safety hazards · risk factors · threats · perils · occupational hazards

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G