Safe vs. Safety — What's the Difference?

Not causing or free from danger or risk.

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

A place or receptacle to keep valuable items secure.

The concept or practice of safe and secure conditions in various environments.

Secure and protected against criminal activity.

A reference to the protocols and measures taken to ensure protection and prevent accidents.

Unlikely to cause or lead to harm.

Equipment designed to protect people from harm or injury.

Denoting something that can be done without risk of adverse consequences.

The state of feeling protected from harm or danger.

A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure lockable box used for securing valuable objects against theft and/or damage from fire. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face being removable or hinged to form a door.

Safety is the state of being "safe", the condition of being protected from harm or other danger. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk.

Free from danger or injury; undamaged or unhurt

The condition of being safe; freedom from danger, risk, or injury.

Not exposed to the threat of danger or harm

A device designed to prevent accidents, as a lock on a firearm preventing accidental firing.

Usable in specified conditions without being damaged. Often used in combination

A play in which a member of the offensive team downs the ball or is tackled or forced out of bounds behind his own goal line, resulting in two points for the defensive team.

Free from risk; not liable to be lost; sure

Either of two defensive backs normally positioned behind the linebackers in the middle of the backfield.

Affording protection

The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.

(Baseball) Having reached a base without being put out, as a batter or base runner.

(mechanics) A mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing.

A metal container usually having a lock, used for storing valuables.

(American football) An instance of a player being sacked or tackled in the end zone, or stepping out of the end zone and off the field, resulting in two points to the opposite team.

A repository for protecting stored items, especially a cooled compartment for perishable foods

(American football) Any of the defensive players who are in position furthest from the line of scrimmage and whose responsibility is to defend against passes as well as to be the tacklers of last resort.

Not in danger; out of harm's reach.

(baseball) A safety squeeze.

Free from risk.

Preservation from escape; close custody.

Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.

(dated) A safety bicycle.

(baseball) When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base or returns to the base he last occupied; not out.

(transitive) To secure (a mechanical component, as in aviation) to keep it from becoming detached even under vibration.

In a location that renders it difficult to hit with the cue ball.

To secure a firing pin, as in guns, to keep the gun from firing

Properly secured.

The condition or state of being safe; freedom from danger or hazard; exemption from hurt, injury, or loss.

Not susceptible to a specified source of harm.

Preservation from escape; close custody.

Great, cool, awesome, respectable; a term of approbation, often as interjection.

The act or result of a ball-carrier on the offensive team being tackled behind his own goal line, or the downing of a ball behind the offensive team's own goal line when it had been carried or propelled behind that goal line by a player on the offensive tream; such a play causes a score of two points to be awarded to the defensive team; - it is distinguished from touchback, when the ball is downed behind the goal after being propelled there or last touched by a player of the defending team. See Touchdown. Same as Safety touchdown, below.

(slang) Lenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.

Short for Safety bicycle.

Reliable; trusty.

A switch on a firearm that locks the trigger and prevents the firearm from being discharged unintentionally; - also called safety catch, safety lock, or lock.

Cautious.

The state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions;

(programming) Of a programming language, type-safe or more generally offering well-defined behavior despite programming errors.

A safe place;

A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

A device designed to prevent injury

(slang) A condom.

(baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely

(dated) A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.

A score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line

A safety bicycle.

(transitive) To make something safe.

Free from harm, injury, or risk; untouched or unthreatened by danger or injury; unharmed; unhurt; secure; whole; as, safe from disease; safe from storms; safe from foes.

Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc.

Incapable of doing harm; no longer dangerous; in secure care or custody; as, the prisoner is safe.

A place for keeping things in safety.

To render safe; to make right.

Strongbox where valuables can be kept safe

A ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests

Free from danger or the risk of harm;

Of an undertaking

Having reached a base without being put out;

Financially sound;

In safekeeping;

Safety measures, such as protocols and equipment, directly contribute to creating and maintaining environments that are safe by minimizing risks and protecting individuals.

While safety measures significantly reduce risks, they cannot guarantee absolute safety due to the unpredictable nature of accidents and human error.

Safety in the workplace is crucial to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses, ensuring the well-being of employees and the continuity of business operations.

Yes, a place might be considered safe due to low incident rates but could still have inadequate safety measures, which might not address potential risks properly.

Governments enforce regulations and standards that define safety measures for various sectors, including transportation, construction, and food safety, to protect the public.

Safe describes a condition free from danger, while safety refers to the state or measures taken to protect from harm.

A product is considered safe if it's designed and manufactured in a way that minimizes the risk of injury or harm to the user.

Individuals can contribute to their own safety by following established safety guidelines, using protective equipment, and being aware of their environment to avoid hazards.

A safety culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices within an organization that prioritize safety as an integral part of daily operations.

Technology can significantly improve safety through innovations like safety apps, monitoring systems, and advanced protective equipment that mitigate risks.