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/ˈsæfti ɛndʒɪnɪər/ · saf·ty en·gi·neer
noun
- A professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining safety protocols and systems in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and transportation. The safety engineer at the chemical plant ensured that all employees followed proper procedures to prevent accidents.
- A person who specializes in identifying and mitigating potential safety hazards in the workplace or in public spaces. The safety engineer at the city's transportation department worked to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents by installing safety cameras and improving street lighting.
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Did you know? The first recorded use of the term 'safety engineer' dates back to 1880, when a British engineer, James Nasmyth, used it to describe his work in designing and implementing safety measures in the textile industry.