safety

safety in numbers

The idea that one is less likely to be harmed while in a group than by oneself. Don't go into the city alone at night—there's safety in numbers.

See also: number, safety

safety net

A collection of resources available for use in case of problems, often financial ones. With the unpredictability of freelance work, I always make sure I have money in my savings account as a safety net. Cuts to welfare are just one example of how society's safety net has been weakened.

safety valve

An activity that one does to release strong feelings (such as stress) in a healthy or positive way. Golf has become my safety valve—when I'm really stressed about work, I make sure to schedule a tee time.

there's safety in numbers

One is less likely to be harmed while in a group than by oneself. Don't go into the city alone at night—there's safety in numbers.

See also: number, safety

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

safety in numbers

safety achieved by being concealed in or united with large numbers of people or other creatures. We stayed close together, thinking that there was safety in numbers. The elderly people went out together for a walk, knowing that there was safety in numbers.

See also: number, safety

There is safety in numbers.

Prov. A group of people is less likely to be attacked than a single person. Gail never went out after dark without at least three friends, since she knew that there is safety in numbers. We should gather together a group of people to make our complaint to the boss. There's safety in numbers.

safety in numbers, there's

A group has more protection against harm than an individual, as in Her parents won't allow her to date but do let her go to parties, saying there's safety in numbers . This phrase comes from the Latin proverb, Defendit numerus, presumably alluding to a military situation. It was first recorded in English about 1550.

there's safety in numbers

People say there's safety in numbers to mean that you are safer if you are with other people or doing something with other people. Many people still feel there is safety in numbers when belonging to a union. On the street there's safety in numbers — find another girl to walk home with if possible.

See also: number, safety

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

there's safety in numbers

being in a group of people makes you feel more confident or secure about taking action. proverb

See also: number, safety

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

there’s ˌsafety in ˈnumbers

(saying) it is safer for a group of people to do something which could be dangerous for one person alone: We decided there was safety in numbers, so we asked everyone in the office to sign our letter of complaint.

See also: number, safety

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
wash hands of
wash one's hands of
wash your hands of
wash your hands of somebody/something
wash your hands of something/someone
for (one's) (own) sake
for sake
keep sight of (someone or something)
keep sight of somebody/something

References in periodicals archive

Tsai, "The effect of safety climate on seafarers' safety behaviors in container shipping," Accident Analysis and Prevention, vol.

Relations between Safety Climate, Awareness, and Behavior in the Chinese Construction Industry: A Hierarchical Linear Investigation

This second in a series of articles on the topic shares input from representatives of two underground construction companies with enviable records of safety: Matt Ory, director, safety and health, ElectriCom Inc.; and Butch Magers, safety director, Kenneth G.

Building a culture of safety

Practical implications: This paper could assist employers and employees to have deeper understanding of "why" and "how" it is necessary to create a positive safety climate at the workplace.

Impact of Safety Communication on Safety Commitment with Leader-Member Exchange Quality as a Moderating Factor: A Conceptual Framework

(ii) Workers participation and sensitization in matters of safety are ensured through training in safety and by initiatives like celebration of safety week and safety campaigns, etc.

Govt. introduces ten measures to improve safety of coal mine workers

Specific responsibilities of the Safety Committee reps include examining injury reports across the organization to identify trends, following up with staff who are injured, and conducting monthly safety inspections to make sure we're in compliance with safety standards and are maintaining a safe workplace.

Make Safety a Training Priority

Safety Officer Administration: 80% of units surveyed did not have a standardized tracking program (Hazard Abatement Program/Equipment Status Log (ESL)) or other device to log, monitor, track and trend safety related discrepancies.

Safety officer

He directed the suprintending engineers to conduct safety period at subdivisions at 9 am daily and sent report to headquarters.

Safety training of MEPCO line staff begins

Built on Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure SIF Manager application for tracking and validating safety instrumented function (SIF) performance over the life of a plant, Safety Advisor is designed to provide "a single view into the health and status of the user's safety instrumented functions, which helps to identify potential risks and their impact on operations performance," according to Schneider Electric.

IIoT gets applied to safety

This acquisition continues Total Safety's expansion and commitment to the Canadian market.

Total Safety Acquires Vantage Safety Services, Continuing Canadian Expansion

That makes "functional safety" a buzzword in automotive design circles and functional safety experts a highly sought-after commodity.

Automotive Functional Safety Creates New Ecosystem, More Jobs: The push toward autonomous driving is leading to an expansion of function safety specifications

She urged them to carry out correct preventative and protective measures for the safety of employees, property and environment in their respective ministries.

Employee safety key to sustainable development

Organizations should be turning their attention to the importance of fire safety in the workplace.

Fire Safety Culture

Keeping safety top-of-mind for employees is critical to the success of every workplace safety program.

National Safety Compliance Releases New Workplace Safety Posters

The phrase came from the fact that the consensus of 1911 shooters believed that the original GI-type pistol needed a speed safety, a good set of sights, and a better trigger.

The custom M1911: fitting an aftermarket thumb safety: the GI-type safety lever is usually one of the first things to go when upgrading a 1911-type pistol. Here are a few to consider in the process

词组	safety
释义	safety safety in numbers The idea that one is less likely to be harmed while in a group than by oneself. Don't go into the city alone at night—there's safety in numbers. See also: number, safety safety net A collection of resources available for use in case of problems, often financial ones. With the unpredictability of freelance work, I always make sure I have money in my savings account as a safety net. Cuts to welfare are just one example of how society's safety net has been weakened. See also: net, safety safety valve An activity that one does to release strong feelings (such as stress) in a healthy or positive way. Golf has become my safety valve—when I'm really stressed about work, I make sure to schedule a tee time. See also: safety there's safety in numbers One is less likely to be harmed while in a group than by oneself. Don't go into the city alone at night—there's safety in numbers. See also: number, safety Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. safety in numbers safety achieved by being concealed in or united with large numbers of people or other creatures. We stayed close together, thinking that there was safety in numbers. The elderly people went out together for a walk, knowing that there was safety in numbers. See also: number, safety There is safety in numbers. Prov. A group of people is less likely to be attacked than a single person. Gail never went out after dark without at least three friends, since she knew that there is safety in numbers. We should gather together a group of people to make our complaint to the boss. There's safety in numbers. See also: number, safety, there McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. safety in numbers, there's A group has more protection against harm than an individual, as in Her parents won't allow her to date but do let her go to parties, saying there's safety in numbers . This phrase comes from the Latin proverb, Defendit numerus, presumably alluding to a military situation. It was first recorded in English about 1550. See also: safety The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. there's safety in numbers People say there's safety in numbers to mean that you are safer if you are with other people or doing something with other people. Many people still feel there is safety in numbers when belonging to a union. On the street there's safety in numbers — find another girl to walk home with if possible. See also: number, safety Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. there's safety in numbers being in a group of people makes you feel more confident or secure about taking action. proverb See also: number, safety Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary there’s ˌsafety in ˈnumbers (saying) it is safer for a group of people to do something which could be dangerous for one person alone: We decided there was safety in numbers, so we asked everyone in the office to sign our letter of complaint. See also: number, safety Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: wash (one's) hands of (someone or something) wash hands of wash one's hands of wash your hands of wash your hands of somebody/something wash your hands of something/someone for (one's) (own) sake for sake keep sight of (someone or something) keep sight of somebody/something References in periodicals archive Tsai, "The effect of safety climate on seafarers' safety behaviors in container shipping," Accident Analysis and Prevention, vol. Relations between Safety Climate, Awareness, and Behavior in the Chinese Construction Industry: A Hierarchical Linear Investigation This second in a series of articles on the topic shares input from representatives of two underground construction companies with enviable records of safety: Matt Ory, director, safety and health, ElectriCom Inc.; and Butch Magers, safety director, Kenneth G. Building a culture of safety Practical implications: This paper could assist employers and employees to have deeper understanding of "why" and "how" it is necessary to create a positive safety climate at the workplace. Impact of Safety Communication on Safety Commitment with Leader-Member Exchange Quality as a Moderating Factor: A Conceptual Framework (ii) Workers participation and sensitization in matters of safety are ensured through training in safety and by initiatives like celebration of safety week and safety campaigns, etc. Govt. introduces ten measures to improve safety of coal mine workers Specific responsibilities of the Safety Committee reps include examining injury reports across the organization to identify trends, following up with staff who are injured, and conducting monthly safety inspections to make sure we're in compliance with safety standards and are maintaining a safe workplace. Make Safety a Training Priority Safety Officer Administration: 80% of units surveyed did not have a standardized tracking program (Hazard Abatement Program/Equipment Status Log (ESL)) or other device to log, monitor, track and trend safety related discrepancies. Safety officer He directed the suprintending engineers to conduct safety period at subdivisions at 9 am daily and sent report to headquarters. Safety training of MEPCO line staff begins Built on Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure SIF Manager application for tracking and validating safety instrumented function (SIF) performance over the life of a plant, Safety Advisor is designed to provide "a single view into the health and status of the user's safety instrumented functions, which helps to identify potential risks and their impact on operations performance," according to Schneider Electric. IIoT gets applied to safety This acquisition continues Total Safety's expansion and commitment to the Canadian market. Total Safety Acquires Vantage Safety Services, Continuing Canadian Expansion That makes "functional safety" a buzzword in automotive design circles and functional safety experts a highly sought-after commodity. Automotive Functional Safety Creates New Ecosystem, More Jobs: The push toward autonomous driving is leading to an expansion of function safety specifications She urged them to carry out correct preventative and protective measures for the safety of employees, property and environment in their respective ministries. Employee safety key to sustainable development Organizations should be turning their attention to the importance of fire safety in the workplace. Fire Safety Culture Keeping safety top-of-mind for employees is critical to the success of every workplace safety program. National Safety Compliance Releases New Workplace Safety Posters The phrase came from the fact that the consensus of 1911 shooters believed that the original GI-type pistol needed a speed safety, a good set of sights, and a better trigger. The custom M1911: fitting an aftermarket thumb safety: the GI-type safety lever is usually one of the first things to go when upgrading a 1911-type pistol. Here are a few to consider in the process
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