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ESCUDO FACIAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- face shield
1, record 1, English, face%20shield
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Face shields are personal protective equipment devices that are used by many workers (e.g., medical, dental, veterinary) for protection of the facial area and associated mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) from splashes, sprays, and spatter of body fluids. Face shields are generally not used alone, but in conjunction with other protective equipment ... 2, record 1, English, - face%20shield
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The major structural components of a face shield include a visor, frame and suspension system. 3, record 1, English, - face%20shield
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écran facial
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9cran%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- visière de protection 2, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection
correct, feminine noun
- visière 3, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les écrans faciaux [...] sont une solution de rechange aux lunettes de protection. La surface largement accrue protège l'ensemble du visage contre les éclaboussures, pulvérisations ou gouttelettes de substances potentiellement contaminées. [La] visière [de certains écrans faciaux] est fabriquée avec une aération renforcée, afin de vous garder au frais et d'aider à éliminer la buée tout en vous offrant une protection intégrale. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20facial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visière : Le terme peut être utilisé pour désigner tant la partie transparente de l'écran facial que l'ensemble du dispositif. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20facial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vestimenta de protección
- Instrumental médico
- Protección de las personas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla facial
1, record 1, Spanish, pantalla%20facial
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- escudo facial 2, record 1, Spanish, escudo%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Escudos faciales: hojas de plástico generalmente transparentes que se extienden desde las cejas hasta debajo de la barbilla y a lo largo de todo el ancho de la cabeza del empleado. 2, record 1, Spanish, - pantalla%20facial
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- face shield
1, record 2, English, face%20shield
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- faceshield 2, record 2, English, faceshield
correct
- visor 3, record 2, English, visor
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A detachable wraparound guard fitted to a worker's helmet to protect the face from flying particles. 4, record 2, English, - face%20shield
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écran facial
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9cran%20facial
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- visière de protection 2, record 2, French, visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection
correct, feminine noun
- visière-écran 3, record 2, French, visi%C3%A8re%2D%C3%A9cran
correct, masculine noun
- écran protecteur 4, record 2, French, %C3%A9cran%20protecteur
masculine noun
- masque protecteur 4, record 2, French, masque%20protecteur
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Casque avec écran de protection. Cet équipement offre l'avantage de protéger à la fois la tête et le visage. Il se compose de trois parties : - le casque; - le système de fixation; - l'écran facial. [...] Les écrans faciaux existent en différents matériaux. Le choix du matériau sera fonction de l'usage. Les faces peuvent également être pourvues de mentonnières qui servent à protéger le bas du visage contre des éclaboussures ou des projections susceptibles de pénétrer par le dessous. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cran%20facial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écran facial : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 6, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cran%20facial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las personas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- protector facial
1, record 2, Spanish, protector%20facial
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- escudo facial 1, record 2, Spanish, escudo%20facial
masculine noun
- visera 2, record 2, Spanish, visera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las viseras y gorras sirven para cubrir el cuero cabelludo y parte del rostro. 2, record 2, Spanish, - protector%20facial
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