Der Sicherheitshelm
Example: Auf der Baustelle muss jeder einen Sicherheitshelm tragen.
Definition
"Der Sicherheitshelm" refers to a protective helmet worn primarily on construction sites to safeguard the head from injury caused by falling objects, impacts, or other hazards. It is an essential piece of safety equipment to ensure worker protection in hazardous environments.
Etymology
The word "der Sicherheitshelm" combines the German words "Sicherheit," meaning safety or security, and "Helm," meaning helmet. The term emerged as industrial safety concerns grew, highlighting the helmet's role in protecting workers. Did you know? The concept of safety helmets dates back to early mining and construction practices where head protection became critical.
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"Der Sicherheitshelm" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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