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Safety Valve: A receiver whose job it is to get open for a short pass in case all other receivers are covered.

Safety Clause: A safety clause may be contained in a listing. It provides that a broker is still entitled to a commission for a set period of time after the listing has expired if the property is sold to a . . . View Full Definition

Safety Cushion: In a contingent immunization strategy, the difference between the initially available immunization level and the safety-net return.

Safety Assessment: A part of the CPS case process in which available information is analyzed to identify whether a child is in immediate danger of moderate or serious harm.

Safety Film: Term used to describe a film with a base that is not readily inflammable.

Safety: A player position on defense — see free safety and strong safety. A safety scored during a try scores 2 points (1 point in the NFL) and is followed by a kickoff as for any other try. A meth . . . View Full Definition

Pressure Relief Valve (PRV): A device mounted on a hot water heater or boiler which is designed to release any high steam pressure in the tank to prevent tank explosions.

Public-Safety Answering Point (PSAP): The dispatch office that receives 911 calls from the public. A PSAP may be local fire or police department, an ambulance service or a regional office covering all services.

Reed Valves: Reed valves are commonly used in high-performance versions of the two-stroke engine, where they control the fuel-air mixture admitted to the crankcase. As the piston rises in the cylinder th . . . View Full Definition

Relief Valve: A device designed to open if it detects excess temperature or pressure.