Vocabulary words from the article " Death at work: On industrial safety"

Vocabulary words from the article " Death at work: On industrial safety"

1.       Rash

o    Synonyms: Series, spate, wave

o    Antonyms: Scarcity, dearth, lack

o    Example: "The rash of accidents in the factory has raised concerns about safety protocols."

2.      Abysmal

o    Synonyms: Terrible, dreadful, appalling

o    Antonyms: Excellent, superb, commendable

o    Example: "The working conditions in the factory were abysmal, with little regard for safety."

3.      Stringent

o    Synonyms: Strict, rigorous, severe

o    Antonyms: Lenient, lax, permissive

o    Example: "The company implemented stringent measures to improve workplace safety."

4.      Exemption

o    Synonyms: Immunity, exclusion, exception

o    Antonyms: Obligation, requirement, inclusion

o    Example: "Certain industries were granted exemption from the new regulations."

5.      Self-certify

o    Synonyms: Self-declare, attest, affirm

o    Antonyms: Officially verify, third-party certify

o    Example: "The company was allowed to self-certify its compliance with safety standards."

6.     Compliance

o    Synonyms: Adherence, conformity, obedience

o    Antonyms: Violation, defiance, non-compliance

o    Example: "The factory was fined for failing to maintain compliance with environmental laws."

7.      Facilitate

o    Synonyms: Enable, assist, promote

o    Antonyms: Hinder, impede, obstruct

o    Example: "The new software is designed to facilitate communication between team members."

8.     Deterrent

o    Synonyms: Discouragement, hindrance, obstacle

o    Antonyms: Encouragement, incentive, motivation

o    Example: "The heavy fines serve as a deterrent against illegal dumping of waste."

9.     Punitive

o    Synonyms: Disciplinary, penal, retributive

o    Antonyms: Rewarding, lenient, forgiving

o    Example: "The company faced punitive damages for its negligence in ensuring worker safety."

10.  Probe

o    Synonyms: Investigation, inquiry, examination

o    Antonyms: Neglect, ignore, overlook

o    Example: "The government launched a probe into the cause of the industrial disaster."