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NUISANCE DUSTS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Air Pollution
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nuisance dusts
1, record 1, English, nuisance%20dusts
correct, see observation, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nuisance particulates 2, record 1, English, nuisance%20particulates
correct, see observation, plural
- nuisance particulate matter 3, record 1, English, nuisance%20particulate%20matter
correct
- nuisance particles 3, record 1, English, nuisance%20particles
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nuisance particulates is a term used by the ACGIH to describe airborne materials (solids and liquids) which have little harmful effect on the lungs and do not produce significant disease or harmful effects when exposures are kept under reasonable control. Nuisance particulates may also be called nuisance dusts. High levels of nuisance particulates in the air may reduce visibility and can get into the eyes, ears and nose. Removal of this material by washing or rubbing may cause irritation. 1, record 1, English, - nuisance%20dusts
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Nuisance particulates" is not a true synonym of "nuisance dusts" but an explanatory term, since "dusts" is a term applied to solid particles larger than colloidal that are capable of temporary suspension in air. "Particulates" and "dusts" are most often used in the plural form. 4, record 1, English, - nuisance%20dusts
Record 1, Key term(s)
- nuisance particulate
- nuisance particle
- nuisance dust
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Pollution de l'air
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poussières nuisibles
1, record 1, French, poussi%C3%A8res%20nuisibles
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- particules nuisibles 2, record 1, French, particules%20nuisibles
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme poussières nuisibles est utilisé par l'ACGIH pour décrire des matières (solides ou liquides) qui se trouvent dans l'air mais ne produisent que peu d'effets nuisibles sur les poumons et n'entraînent aucune maladie ou lésion grave si on veille à ce que les niveaux d'exposition soient raisonnablement bas. On peut aussi dire particules nuisibles. Des concentrations élevées de particules nuisibles dans l'air peuvent réduire la visibilité. Ces particules peuvent aussi se loger dans les yeux, les oreilles et le nez et causer de l'irritation lorsqu'on se lave ou lorsqu'on se frotte. 1, record 1, French, - poussi%C3%A8res%20nuisibles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Particules nuisibles» est une expression qui décrit ce que représente «poussières nuisibles». En effet «poussières» est un terme général désignant des particules qui peuvent rester un certain temps en suspension dans un gaz. 3, record 1, French, - poussi%C3%A8res%20nuisibles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Poussières nuisibles» est, selon le Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail, le terme employé dans cet organisme. 3, record 1, French, - poussi%C3%A8res%20nuisibles
Record 1, Key term(s)
- poussière nuisible
- particule nuisible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
- Contaminación del aire
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- partículas molestas
1, record 1, Spanish, part%C3%ADculas%20molestas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Protección de las vías respiratorias. Equipos filtrantes de partículas (molestas, nocivas, tóxicas o radiactivas). 2, record 1, Spanish, - part%C3%ADculas%20molestas
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