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FULL FACEPIECE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hose mask
1, record 1, English, hose%20mask
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hosemask 2, record 1, English, hosemask
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These consist of a full facepiece connected to a respirable air source by a flexible hose... 3, record 1, English, - hose%20mask
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masque à tuyau flexible
1, record 1, French, masque%20%C3%A0%20tuyau%20flexible
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- half mask respirator
1, record 2, English, half%20mask%20respirator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- half-mask facepiece 2, record 2, English, half%2Dmask%20facepiece
correct, see observation
- half facepiece respirator 3, record 2, English, half%20facepiece%20respirator
correct
- half face piece mask 4, record 2, English, half%20face%20piece%20mask
correct
- half mask 5, record 2, English, half%20mask
correct
- half face respirator 6, record 2, English, half%20face%20respirator
- half-shield 7, record 2, English, half%2Dshield
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the formaldehyde levels in the space ... exceed the threshold limits. ... employees were advised to wear half-shields to protect themselves; while some employees use respirators she finds this practice questionable. 7, record 2, English, - half%20mask%20respirator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An "oronasal mask" (see this other record in TERMIUM) is a good example of this type of respirator. 8, record 2, English, - half%20mask%20respirator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although "facepiece" is a component part of a respirator, it is often used to designate the whole respirator. "Respirator" is a generic term compared to "mask", but most of the time it designates a mask, as in this case. 8, record 2, English, - half%20mask%20respirator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Air-purifying respirators can have quarter, half, or full facepieces. The choice among these alternatives depends on... the nature of the hazard and comfort. If exposure to the hazardous substance causes skin or eye irritation, then a full facepiece will be necessary. 9, record 2, English, - half%20mask%20respirator
Record 2, Key term(s)
- half faceshield
- half face shield
- half face mask
- half facemask
- half facepiece
- half face piece
- half shield
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- demi-masque respiratoire
1, record 2, French, demi%2Dmasque%20respiratoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- demi-masque 2, record 2, French, demi%2Dmasque
correct, masculine noun
- respirateur à demi-masque 3, record 2, French, respirateur%20%C3%A0%20demi%2Dmasque
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masque de type bucco-nasal, ou oro-nasal. 4, record 2, French, - demi%2Dmasque%20respiratoire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une mousse brevetée à haut pouvoir d'arrêt, anti-allergique, [...] est employée pour fabriquer des demi-masques dont le pouvoir d'arrêt des poussières est conforme et dans certains cas supérieur aux prescriptions des normes. Ils sont légers et n'apportent qu'un minimum de gêne. L'un d'eux, par exemple, qui ne pèse que 19 grammes, [...] se met et se retire facilement d'une seule main. Il retient 94 % des particules jusqu'à 0,310,5 microns [...] 5, record 2, French, - demi%2Dmasque%20respiratoire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Fire-Fighting Apparel
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- neck strap
1, record 3, English, neck%20strap
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Identify the parts and components of the Chemox canister to include: 1) the rubber "O" ring; 2) the copper seal; 3) the casing including neck [strap]; 4) the firing mechanism, protective cover complete with toggle; 5) the starting handle and 6) potassium superoxide. 2, record 3, English, - neck%20strap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gas mask respirators accessories.... Neck Strap. Suspend either of the two full facepiece style respirators from the neck... when not in use, with adjustable neck strap. 3, record 3, English, - neck%20strap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Willson Full Facepiece Constant Flow Airline Respirators... models come with neck strap. 3, record 3, English, - neck%20strap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "quick release strap". 4, record 3, English, - neck%20strap
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Tenues d'intervention (incendie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bride de retenue
1, record 3, French, bride%20de%20retenue
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- courroie de cou 1, record 3, French, courroie%20de%20cou
feminine noun
- bride de maintien au cou 1, record 3, French, bride%20de%20maintien%20au%20cou
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ou : «de déverrouillage»... Propositions sous toutes réserves. 1, record 3, French, - bride%20de%20retenue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nosecup
1, record 4, English, nosecup
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- nose cup 2, record 4, English, nose%20cup
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nosecups for the Scott-O-Vista full facepiece.... 3, record 4, English, - nosecup
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nosecup. Eliminates moisture accumulation on the lens of the Scott-O-Vista mask in low temperatures. 3, record 4, English, - nosecup
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- demi-masque intérieur
1, record 4, French, demi%2Dmasque%20int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coure-nez 2, record 4, French, coure%2Dnez
masculine noun
- coupe nasale 3, record 4, French, coupe%20nasale
avoid, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie constituante de la pièce faciale d'un masque complet. Elle se trouve à l'intérieur et recouvre le nez du porteur du masque. 4, record 4, French, - demi%2Dmasque%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-07-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dual cartridge respirator
1, record 5, English, dual%20cartridge%20respirator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- twin cartridge respirator 1, record 5, English, twin%20cartridge%20respirator
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dual cartridge respirators. ... When ordering your respirator ...: 1. Select the appropriate facepiece ... 2. Select the appropriate filter media. 3. Select the appropriate filter retainer. 1, record 5, English, - dual%20cartridge%20respirator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Model 65 "low capacity" twin cartridge full facepiece respirator. 1, record 5, English, - dual%20cartridge%20respirator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- masque respiratoire à deux cartouches
1, record 5, French, masque%20respiratoire%20%C3%A0%20deux%20cartouches
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- masque respiratoire à double cartouche 1, record 5, French, masque%20respiratoire%20%C3%A0%20double%20cartouche
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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