safety protocols

/ˈseɪfti ˈproʊtəˌkɔlz/

noun

  1. A set of official rules and step-by-step procedures that people must follow in order to prevent accidents and keep everyone safe, especially at work or during an activity.

    B2

    plural noun; singular form: safety protocol; usually used with a plural verbneutral

    • "All workers must follow the safety protocols."B1
    • "The laboratory has strict safety protocols for handling chemicals."B2
    • "After the accident, the company reviewed its safety protocols and introduced new training."C1

  2. In medicine, research, or computing: formally agreed procedures that must be carried out to prevent harm, mistakes, or loss of data.

    C1

    plural nountechnical

    • "Doctors follow safety protocols before every operation."B2
    • "The update adds new safety protocols to protect users' personal data."C1

Common mistakes

  • The safety protocols is very important here.→The safety protocols are very important here.

    'Protocols' is plural, so it takes a plural verb.

  • We must do the safety protocols before starting.→We must follow the safety protocols before starting.

    In English, you 'follow' protocols or procedures, not 'do' them.

Collocations

follow safety protocolsstrict safety protocolsviolate safety protocolsemergency safety protocolshealth and safety protocolsreview safety protocols

Word family

safety protocolprotocolsafesafelysafety