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HAZARD COMMUNICATION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- early warning system
1, record 1, English, early%20warning%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EWS 2, record 1, English, EWS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting, and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication, and preparedness activities systems and processes that enables individuals, communities, governments, businesses, and others to take timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events. 3, record 1, English, - early%20warning%20system
Record 1, Key term(s)
- early-warning system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d'alerte précoce
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20pr%C3%A9coce
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système d'alerte rapide 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20rapide
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système intégré de suivi, de prévision et de prédiction des dangers, d'évaluation des risques de catastrophes, de systèmes et de processus d'activités de communication et de préparation qui permet aux individus, aux communautés, aux gouvernements, aux entreprises et aux autres acteurs de prendre des mesures opportunes pour réduire les risques de catastrophes avant les événements dangereux. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20pr%C3%A9coce
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
- Astronomy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- geospace
1, record 2, English, geospace
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- circumterrestrial space 2, record 2, English, circumterrestrial%20space
correct
- near-earth space 3, record 2, English, near%2Dearth%20space
correct
- near-earth space environment 4, record 2, English, near%2Dearth%20space%20environment
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The region of space near the Earth, including the upper atmosphere and the area of influence of the Earth’s magnetic field. 5, record 2, English, - geospace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Geospace is the outermost region of the Earth's environmental envelope. Storms in geospace triggered by solar activity can interfere with modern navigation and communication systems, damage spacecraft, disrupt terrestrial power systems and pose a health hazard to humans working in space, or travelling in high flying aircraft. 6, record 2, English, - geospace
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
- Astronomie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- géoespace
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9oespace
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- espace circumterrestre 2, record 2, French, espace%20circumterrestre
correct, masculine noun
- proche espace terrestre 3, record 2, French, proche%20espace%20terrestre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Région de l'espace proche de la Terre, comprenant la haute atmosphère et la zone d'influence du champ magnétique terrestre. 4, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9oespace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le géoespace est affecté] par les interactions entre les particules du vent solaire et le champ magnétique de la Terre. 5, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9oespace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
géoespace : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 6 juin 2014. 6, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9oespace
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-08-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Labelling (Packaging)
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
1, record 3, English, Globally%20Harmonized%20System%20of%20Classification%20and%20Labelling%20of%20Chemicals
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GHS 1, record 3, English, GHS
correct, international
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The... system, which was called "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling Chemicals(GHS), "addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of human health and the environment during the handling, transport and use of these chemicals. The GHS also provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals at national, regional and worldwide level, an important factor also for trade facilitation. 2, record 3, English, - Globally%20Harmonized%20System%20of%20Classification%20and%20Labelling%20of%20Chemicals
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Étiquetage (Emballages)
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques
1, record 3, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20harmonis%C3%A9%20de%20classification%20et%20d%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20chimiques
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SGH 1, record 3, French, SGH
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le [...] système, appelé «Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH)», décrit la classification des produits chimiques par types de danger et propose des éléments de communication correspondant à ces dangers, y compris des étiquettes et des fiches de données de sécurité. Le SGH vise aussi à garantir que l'information sur les dangers physiques et la toxicité des produits chimiques soit disponible dans le but d'améliorer la protection de la santé humaine et de l'environnement au cours de la manipulation, du transport et de l'utilisation de ces produits. Il fournit également une base pour l'harmonisation des prescriptions et réglementations sur les produits chimiques aux échelles nationale, régionale et internationale, facteur important pour la facilitation des échanges commerciaux. 2, record 3, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20harmonis%C3%A9%20de%20classification%20et%20d%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20chimiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Etiquetado (Embalajes)
- Química
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de Clasificación y Etiquetado de Productos Químicos
1, record 3, Spanish, Sistema%20Globalmente%20Armonizado%20de%20Clasificaci%C3%B3n%20y%20Etiquetado%20de%20Productos%20Qu%C3%ADmicos
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SGA 1, record 3, Spanish, SGA
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Standards
- Communication and Information Management
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Hazard Communication Standard
1, record 4, English, Hazard%20Communication%20Standard
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- HCS 2, record 4, English, HCS
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Hazard Communication Standard(HCS)(29 CFR 1910. 1200(g)), revised in 2012, requires that the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer provide Safety Data Sheets(SDSs)(formerly MSDSs or Material Safety Data Sheets) for each hazardous chemical to downstream users to communicate information on these hazards. 2, record 4, English, - Hazard%20Communication%20Standard
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de normes
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Hazard Communication Standard
1, record 4, French, Hazard%20Communication%20Standard
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- HCS 1, record 4, French, HCS
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Norme sur la communication des risques 2, record 4, French, Norme%20sur%20la%20communication%20des%20risques
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Norme sur la communication des risques : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 2, record 4, French, - Hazard%20Communication%20Standard
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-06-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- organizational priority
1, record 5, English, organizational%20priority
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Organizational priorities — Priority 1 : Advance compliance with WHMIS [Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System] standards... Why is this a priority? The Commission is committed to... improving compliance with WHMIS standards in hazard communications to the benefit of claimants, workers and industry.... Priority 2 : Increase stakeholder knowledge of chemical hazard classification and communication... 2, record 5, English, - organizational%20priority
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- priorité organisationnelle
1, record 5, French, priorit%C3%A9%20organisationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Priorités organisationnelles — Priorité 1 : Promouvoir la conformité avec les normes du SIMDUT [Système d’information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail]. Pourquoi est-ce une priorité? Le Conseil est déterminé à [...] améliorer la conformité avec les normes du SIMDUT au niveau de la communication des dangers au profit des demandeurs, des travailleurs et de l’industrie. [...] Priorité 2 : Accroître la connaissance des intervenants de la classification et de la communication des dangers [...] 2, record 5, French, - priorit%C3%A9%20organisationnelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- WHMIS standard
1, record 6, English, WHMIS%20standard
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System(WHMIS) is Canada's national hazard communication standard. The WHMIS standard is a comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials used in Canadian workplaces that is legislated by both federal and provincial jurisdictions. 2, record 6, English, - WHMIS%20standard
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- norme SIMDUT
1, record 6, French, norme%20SIMDUT
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La norme SIMDUT — Il incombe maintenant aux fournisseurs de renseigner ses clients des dangers que comportent les substances vendues, aux employeurs d’établir un système d’information pour ses employés par le moyen d’étiquettes, de fiches signalétiques et des sessions de formation. 1, record 6, French, - norme%20SIMDUT
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SIMDUT : Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail. 2, record 6, French, - norme%20SIMDUT
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-05-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hazard communication
1, record 7, English, hazard%20communication
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HazCom 2, record 7, English, HazCom
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is hazard communication?... chemical manufacturers and importers [are required] to provide... labels on shipped containers and more detailed information sheets called material safety data sheets(MSDSs). All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must prepare and implement a written hazard communication program, and must ensure that all containers are labeled, employees are provided access to MSDSs, and an effective training program is conducted for all potentially exposed employees. 3, record 7, English, - hazard%20communication
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- communication des dangers
1, record 7, French, communication%20des%20dangers
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] tous les types de produits chimiques sont couverts [et] la communication des dangers se fait toujours par l’étiquetage et les fiches de données de sécurité [ou fiches signalétiques] pour les professionnels. 2, record 7, French, - communication%20des%20dangers
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-11-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Security Posters and Signs
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
1, record 8, English, Workplace%20Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20System
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- WHMIS 2, record 8, English, WHMIS
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System(WHMIS) is Canada's national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are cautionary labelling of containers of WHMIS "Controlled products", the provision of material safety data sheets(MSDSs) and worker education and training programs. 3, record 8, English, - Workplace%20Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20System
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
WHMIS [Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System] is a Canadian program designed to protect workers by providing them and their employers with vital information about hazardous materials. The following are key features of WHMIS: -Criteria to identify controlled products and to provide information about them in the workplace; -A cautionary labelling system for containers of controlled products; -Requirements for the disclosure of information by the use of material safety data sheets; -Worker education programs; -A mechanism to protect trade secrets. WHMIS is implemented by a series of federal, provincial and territorial acts and regulations. 4, record 8, English, - Workplace%20Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20System
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Affichage de sécurité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses%20utilis%C3%A9es%20au%20travail
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SIMDUT 2, record 8, French, SIMDUT
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail (SIMDUT) constitue la norme nationale canadienne en matière de communication des renseignements sur les dangers. Les éléments essentiels du SIMDUT se composent de mises en garde sur les étiquettes des contenants de «produits contrôlés», de fiches signalétiques et de programmes d'éducation et de formation pour les travailleurs. 3, record 8, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses%20utilis%C3%A9es%20au%20travail
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au Canada, le gouvernement fédéral collabore avec les provinces, l'industrie et les syndicats à la mise en place d'un Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail [...] La pierre angulaire du système est, comme aux États-Unis, le MSDS [Material Safety Data Sheet], ce feuillet de renseignements sur lequel l'industriel consigne les caractéristiques d'un produit : identification, effets sur la santé humaine, précautions d'emploi, premiers soins, caractéristiques physiques, risques d'incendie et d'explosion, etc. 4, record 8, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses%20utilis%C3%A9es%20au%20travail
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Carteles y señales de seguridad
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de información sobre materiales peligrosos en el lugar de trabajo
1, record 8, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20materiales%20peligrosos%20en%20el%20lugar%20de%20trabajo
masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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