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precautionary measure [3 records]

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Record 1 2007-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade
CONT

The provisional safeguard measure had had its effects partially suspended by a precautionary measure ordered by a judge. Consequently, it was highly unlikely that the revoked measure would be reinstated as suggested by the United States.

OBS

Terminology related to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiating process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commerce
CONT

... un argument qui revient particulièrement souvent dans la discussion [à propos de la façon de réagir aux politiques industrielles d'autres pays], est l'adoption d'une politique industrielle à titre de mesure préventive.

OBS

Terminologie du processus d'établissement de la Zone de libre-échange des Amériques (ZLEA).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Comercio
CONT

En caso de urgencia o amenaza de daño irreparable a la competencia, el Comité de Defensa de la Competencia determinará la aplicación de medidas preventivas, incluyendo el cese inmediato de la práctica sometida a investigación, el reestablecimiento de la situación anterior u otras que considere necesarias.

OBS

Terminología relacionada con el proceso de establecimiento del Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA).

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Record 2 2002-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security
  • Occupational Health and Safety
DEF

"precautionary measures": phrases telling workers what measures should be taken when using, handling, or working in the presence of a controlled product. For example, the label might say: "Keep container in well-ventilated place".

DEF

"precautionary measures": short statements describing the precautions to be taken when handling a controlled product. Examples of precautionary measures include: - wear face protection; - avoid prolonged contact with skin; - store away from heat.

CONT

as a precautionary measure.

CONT

precautionary measures to be followed.

OBS

More often used in the plural form.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
DEF

«précaution» : Disposition prise pour éviter un mal ou en atténuer l'effet.

CONT

S'entourer de précautions. Prendre des précautions, ses précautions. Avec de grandes précautions. Par précaution.

CONT

précautions à prendre.

CONT

par mesure de précaution.

OBS

Utilisé plus souvent au pluriel.

OBS

L'expression "mesure(s) de précaution" nous paraît un peu redondante.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Seguridad
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
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