20 Adult education and occupational health and safety terms
This glossary contains the words people can use to describe an occupation health and safety at work.
accident
noun
an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.
Example: He was injured in an accident at work.
en: nehoda
accident at work
noun
A work accident, workplace accident, occupational accident, or accident at work is a "discrete occurrence in the course of work" leading to physical or mental occupational injury.
Example: He was injured in an accident at work.
en: pracovný úraz
arrangement
noun
the action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged.
Example: We made a tentative arrangement to meet again next Friday.
en: opatrenie
artificial breathing
noun
the restoration or initiation of someone's breathing by manual, mechanical, or mouth-to-mouth methods.
Example: One woman pleaded with the rescuers to give her artificial respiration.
en: umelé dýchanie
danger
noun
the possibility of suffering harm or injury.
Example: We all live in danger.
en: nebezpečenstvo
employee
noun
a person employed for wages or salary, especially at non-executive level.
Example: The employee had a brilliant inspiration.
en: zamestnanec
fire
noun
A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.
Example: There is a huge fire in the building.
en: požiar
fire extingushing hydrant
noun
A fire hydrant is an active fire protection measure, and a source of water provided in most urban, suburban and rural areas with municipal water service to enable firefighters to tap into the municipal water supply to assist in extinguishing a fire.
Example: When there was a fire in my locality, it took firemen about an hour to find the fire extuinguishing hydrant and it proved to be useless.
en: hasiaci prístroj
first aid
noun
help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
Example: I knew I needed medical assistance beyond the temporary first aid I applied in my home on wheels.
en: prvá pomoc
laws
noun
the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
Example: There are laws to protect women if a husband is abusive.
en: zákony
mentoring
noun
Mentoring is to support and encourage people to manage their own learning in order that they may maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve their performance and become the person they want to be.
Example: He played a powerful role in mentoring young, unknown lawyers.
en: školenie
prevention
noun
the action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example: Prevention is a good way to prevent workplace injuries.
en: prevencia
protective glasses
noun
Safety glasses are a part of Personal Protective Equipment that are worn by the workers around their eyes for protection.
Example: I remember when I first had to wear safety glasses at work.
en: ochranné okuliare
protective gloves
noun
Safety gloves are designed to protect a worker's hands from hazards so that they can perform their job safely
Example: He wore protective gloves while working with glass.
en: ochranné rukavice
risk
noun
a situation involving exposure to danger.
Example: We're putting all of us at risk.
en: riziko
safety helmet
noun
Safety helmets can prevent or minimise injuries to the head and brain, protecting against falling objects or debris, impact with other objects, electric shock and rain.
Example: Do yourself a favour and wear a helmet on the bike.
en: ochranná prilba
safety shoes
noun
A pair of safety shoes (also known as safety boots) is personal protective equipment for foot protection at workplaces.
Example: She bought a pair of safety shoes.
en: ochranná obuv
security agency
noun
A security agency is a governmental organization that conducts intelligence activities for the internal security of a nation.
Example: The goal of the security agency is to offer services to customers.
en: bezpečnostná agentúra
security certificate
noun
A security certificate is a confirmation about participation at occupational healthy and safety at work.
Example: Encryption is high and SECURITY CERTIFICATE, which ensures customer that the Web site is authentic and secure, is provided.
en: bezpečnostný certifikát
work safety
noun
Protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from factors adverse to health.
