The safety equipment
Example: Safety equipment protects workers from injury on site
Definition
"The safety equipment" refers to the set of tools, devices, or gear designed to protect workers from injury or harm while working in construction or other hazardous environments. It includes items such as helmets, gloves, harnesses, and protective clothing to ensure workplace safety.
Etymology
The phrase "the safety equipment" combines "safety," derived from the Old French word 'securité,' meaning security or freedom from danger, and "equipment," from the Old French 'esquipement,' meaning the act of equipping or the gear provided. Together, they describe gear intended to ensure protection and security on the job.
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"The safety equipment" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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