Safeguards
Safeguards
Safeguards (/ˈseɪfˌɡɑːrdz/) are measures taken to protect someone or something from harm or damage. The term is derived from the Middle English words 'safe' meaning secure, and 'guard' meaning to protect.
Etymology
The term 'safeguard' is a compound word that originated from the Middle English words 'safe' and 'guard'. 'Safe' is derived from the Old French 'salf', which means secure or protected. 'Guard' is derived from the Old French 'guarder', which means to protect or to watch over.
Related Terms
- Risk Management: The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings.
- Security Measures: Actions taken to increase the safety and security of a person, place, or object.
- Preventive Measures: Actions taken to prevent an event or condition from happening.
- Protective Measures: Actions taken to protect someone or something from harm or damage.
- Safety Protocols: Guidelines and procedures designed to maintain a safe environment and prevent accidents or incidents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Safeguards
- Wikipedia's article - Safeguards
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