safety measure

noun

1. an action, rule, or device intended to reduce the risk of accidents, injury, or harm

   B1

   countable, usually pluralneutral

   • "Wearing a helmet is a simple safety measure."A2
   • "The factory introduced new safety measures after the accident."B1
   • "Critics argue that the safety measures are inadequate to prevent another disaster."C1
   • "As a precautionary safety measure, the building was evacuated while engineers inspected the structure."C1