Occupational Health And Safety Vocabulary

noun An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury

• The investigation concluded that the car crash was indeed an accident.
• I heard that the whole thing was just a big accident.
• It was a total fluke, just an accident waiting to happen.
• Her slip of the tongue was an accident that caused quite a stir.

noun the quality or state of being loud; the intensity or volume of a sound

• The loudness of the music at the concert was overwhelming.
• I had to cover my ears because of the loudness of the fireworks.
• The loudness of his snoring kept me up all night.
• The loudness of her personality filled the room with energy.

noun a person or thing that protects

adjective showing a desire to protect someone or something

• The security guard wore a protective vest while on duty.
• I always wear a protective mask when I go out in public.
• My mom is so protective, she won't even let me go to the party.
• The thick walls of the castle acted as a protective barrier against invaders.

noun a device used to measure exposure to ionizing radiation

• The dosimeter is a device used to measure an individual's exposure to radiation.
• Make sure to wear your dosimeter when working in areas with potential radiation exposure.
• I always keep my dosimeter handy just in case.
• His dosimeter was like a silent guardian, always monitoring his surroundings for potential danger.