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PHYSICAL AGENT [2 records]

Record 1 2023-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Applications of Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

Physical agents can be defined as agents situated in a physical real world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

Un agent physique est une entité qui opère dans le monde réel [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

"dangerous substance": a hazardous substance or a chemical, physical or biological agent that, because of a property it possesses, is hazardous to the safety or health of a person exposed to it.

OBS

"dangerous substance" has been substituted by "hazardous substance" in the amendment of the Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (31 December, 1987).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
CONT

"substance dangereuse" : Substance hasardeuse ou agent chimique, physique ou biologique qui, à cause de l'une de ses propriétés, présente un risque pour la santé ou la sécurité d'une personne qui y est exposée. [Source : Réglementation du Canada sur l'hygiène et la sécurité au travail.]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vocabulario técnico y científico general
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
CONT

Los agentes físicos que se encuentran más comúnmente en la industria como se mencionó son: ruido, condiciones térmicas, iluminación, ventilación, etc.

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