safety spots

Noun

safety spot (plural safety spots)

1. The action of a spotter who is focused on preventing a fall or injury, as opposed to a control spot, which is focused on helping the gymnast acquire a skill.
   • A safety spot in gymnastics is designed to prevent falling. To execute a safety spot, the instructor or spotter must first determine where the fall might occur and place himself in that position.1986, Jay Sanford Shivers, Recreational Safety: The Standard of Care, page 219
2. The position of defensive safety; a position furthest from the line of scrimmage whose responsibility is to defend against passes as well as to be the tackler of last resort.
   • Competing for the safety spot are soph Mike Hincewicz and freshman Gary Marshall, a small player in Davis' mold at 6-0, 155 pounds.1970, Princeton Alumni Weekly - Volume 71, page 10
3. A place one goes in order to be safe, especially one to go in times of emergency.
   • Identity "safety spots" in each room, i.e., those away from windows, heavy furniture, etc. Rehearse reaching the "safety spots" with the family.1992, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology., Catastrophic Earthquakes, page 161
4. A short PSA about safety.
   • One safety spot points out the importance of calling for assistance before getting out of bed.While a mime artist falls flat on his face after getting up on his own, the narrator says, “ You may be weaker than you think."1984, Sharyn Taitz, Health Care Safety Management: A Guide for Professionals, page 77
5. A blue dot on some flashbulbs that turns pink if there is an air leak.
   • A blue safety spot is a visible check on the safety-to-use of every bulb; the spot automatically turns pink if a defect develops.1939, Minicam - Volume 3, page 92