Safety Standards And Regulations

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a measurement used in lighting design and engineering

  • The lighting in the room is measured in foot candles to ensure proper illumination levels.
  • I need at least 50 foot candles in my workspace to see properly.
  • I can't work in this dim office, we need more foot candles in here.
  • Her smile was so bright it could light up a room with a thousand foot candles.

noun a series of steps or flights of steps for passing from one level to another, as in a building

  • She gracefully descended the grand staircase in the mansion.
  • I tripped on the stairs again, I'm so clumsy.
  • Let's take the stairs instead of the elevator, it's faster.
  • The promotion was just another step up the career staircase for him.

noun a long, steep slide or chute used for carrying water, typically found in water parks or amusement parks

  • The water chute at the water park is a popular attraction for visitors of all ages.
  • Let's race down the water chute and see who reaches the bottom first!
  • Dude, that water chute was so rad, I felt like I was flying!
  • Facing your fears is like going down a turbulent water chute - scary at first, but exhilarating once you conquer it.