safety regulation

Harm prevention mandate

Safety regulation refers to rules established by governments or organizations to prevent harm to people, property, or the environment.

These regulations set standards for equipment, procedures, and practices across industries: Building codes are safety regulations that govern construction, The factory was fined for violating safety regulations.

Safety regulations typically carry legal force and penalties for noncompliance.

Related

personal protective equipment · product recalls · consumer protection laws · emergency preparedness · fire drill · labeling requirements · workplace inspections · spot check · emissions testing · violation · OSHA · fire codes · enforcement · citation · standards · building permits · lockout · oversight

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Opposites
regulatory status

safety regulationsuggestion

Idea proposed for consideration

recommendation · guideline · advisory · best practice

purpose/intent

safety regulationderegulation

Removing governmental business restrictions

risk tolerance · reckless endangerment · liability waiver · negligence · liability shield

presence/absence of oversight

safety regulationderegulation

Removing governmental business restrictions

laissez-faire · free-for-all · wild west · no rules · caveat emptor

Family

safety, regulation

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