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HAZARD INFORMATION SYSTEM [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- early warning system
1, record 1, English, early%20warning%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- early alert system 1, record 1, English, early%20alert%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system designed to generate and disseminate timely and meaningful warning information so that people, communities and organizations threatened by a hazard can prepare to act promptly and appropriately to reduce the risk of damage or loss. 1, record 1, English, - early%20warning%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
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 préventive 1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système conçu pour générer et diffuser des informations d'alerte opportunes et significatives afin que les personnes, les collectivités et les organisations menacées par un aléa puissent se préparer à agir rapidement et de manière appropriée pour réduire le risque de dommages ou de pertes. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20pr%C3%A9coce
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de alerta temprana
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20alerta%20temprana
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un sistema de alerta temprana es una medida de adaptación al cambio climático que utiliza sistemas de comunicación integrados con el fin de ayudar a las comunidades a prepararse para los peligros relacionados con el clima. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20alerta%20temprana
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-08-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Labelling (Packaging)
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
1, record 2, English, Globally%20Harmonized%20System%20of%20Classification%20and%20Labelling%20of%20Chemicals
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GHS 1, record 2, English, GHS
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - Globally%20Harmonized%20System%20of%20Classification%20and%20Labelling%20of%20Chemicals
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Étiquetage (Emballages)
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système général harmonisé de classification et d'étiquetage des produits chimiques
1, record 2, 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 2, Abbreviations, French
- SGH 1, record 2, French, SGH
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20harmonis%C3%A9%20de%20classification%20et%20d%27%C3%A9tiquetage%20des%20produits%20chimiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Etiquetado (Embalajes)
- Química
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de Clasificación y Etiquetado de Productos Químicos
1, record 2, Spanish, Sistema%20Globalmente%20Armonizado%20de%20Clasificaci%C3%B3n%20y%20Etiquetado%20de%20Productos%20Qu%C3%ADmicos
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SGA 1, record 2, Spanish, SGA
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-06-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- organizational priority
1, record 3, English, organizational%20priority
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - organizational%20priority
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- priorité organisationnelle
1, record 3, French, priorit%C3%A9%20organisationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - priorit%C3%A9%20organisationnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- WHMIS After GHS: Preparing for Change
1, record 4, English, WHMIS%20After%20GHS%3A%20Preparing%20for%20Change
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This 42-page publication describes an overview of the anticipated changes to the WHMIS [Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System] system after GHS [Globally Harmonized System] principles are adopted.... This overview covers the basics of classification, safety data sheets, symbols and pictograms, labels, hazard statements, and precautionary statements. 1, record 4, English, - WHMIS%20After%20GHS%3A%20Preparing%20for%20Change
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) manual. 2, record 4, English, - WHMIS%20After%20GHS%3A%20Preparing%20for%20Change
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Le SIMDUT après le SGH : se préparer au changement
1, record 4, French, Le%20SIMDUT%20apr%C3%A8s%20le%20SGH%20%3A%20se%20pr%C3%A9parer%20au%20changement
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette publication de 42 pages offre un aperçu des changements apportés au SIMDUT [Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail] après l’adoption des principes du SGH [Système général harmonisé]. [...] Ce survol couvre les fondements de la classification, les fiches de données de sécurité, les symboles et les pictogrammes, les étiquettes, les mentions de danger et les conseils de prudence. 1, record 4, French, - Le%20SIMDUT%20apr%C3%A8s%20le%20SGH%20%3A%20se%20pr%C3%A9parer%20au%20changement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un manuel du Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST). 2, record 4, French, - Le%20SIMDUT%20apr%C3%A8s%20le%20SGH%20%3A%20se%20pr%C3%A9parer%20au%20changement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- WHMIS standard
1, record 5, English, WHMIS%20standard
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - WHMIS%20standard
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- norme SIMDUT
1, record 5, French, norme%20SIMDUT
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - norme%20SIMDUT
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SIMDUT : Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail. 2, record 5, French, - norme%20SIMDUT
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-11-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Security Posters and Signs
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
1, record 6, English, Workplace%20Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20System
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- WHMIS 2, record 6, English, WHMIS
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - Workplace%20Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20System
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - Workplace%20Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20System
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Affichage de sécurité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail
1, record 6, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses%20utilis%C3%A9es%20au%20travail
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SIMDUT 2, record 6, French, SIMDUT
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses%20utilis%C3%A9es%20au%20travail
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses%20utilis%C3%A9es%20au%20travail
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Carteles y señales de seguridad
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de información sobre materiales peligrosos en el lugar de trabajo
1, record 6, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20materiales%20peligrosos%20en%20el%20lugar%20de%20trabajo
masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- service difficulty reporting system
1, record 7, English, service%20difficulty%20reporting%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SDRS 1, record 7, English, SDRS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- SDR system 2, record 7, English, SDR%20system
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of the SDR system is to collect, analyze, record and disseminate data concerning defects, failures and malfunctions that have resulted in or may potentially result in a safety hazard to an aircraft or its occupants. It is intended to use the reported information in support of regulatory activities to improve the level of aviation safety. 3, record 7, English, - service%20difficulty%20reporting%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de rapports de difficultés en service
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20rapports%20de%20difficult%C3%A9s%20en%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SRDS 2, record 7, French, SRDS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- système SRDS 2, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20SRDS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de rapports de difficultés en service sert à recueillir, analyser, consigner et publier des données concernant les défectuosités, les défaillances et les cas de mauvais fonctionnement qui ont présenté ou qui sont susceptibles de présenter un danger pour un aéronef ou ses passagers. Les renseignements fournis par ces rapports servent à étayer les mesures réglementaires nécessaires à l'amélioration de la sécurité aérienne. 3, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20rapports%20de%20difficult%C3%A9s%20en%20service
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-12-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Transportation)
- Security Posters and Signs
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pictogram
1, record 8, English, pictogram
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- pictograph 2, record 8, English, pictograph
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[For the purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, the word "pictogram"] Refers to the stylized graphical material which appears within a hazard symbol; for example, a skull and crossbones, stylized "T", flame, etc. 3, record 8, English, - pictogram
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transports)
- Affichage de sécurité
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pictogramme
1, record 8, French, pictogramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signe ou dessin schématique normalisé et destiné à renseigner les voyageurs dans les réseaux ferroviaires, les aéroports, à figurer des objets ou des faits sur une carte géographique, etc. 2, record 8, French, - pictogramme
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales (Transporte)
- Carteles y señales de seguridad
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- pictograma
1, record 8, Spanish, pictograma
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-12-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- generic instructions
1, record 9, English, generic%20instructions
correct, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instructions of workers in WHMIS [Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System] hazard information without reference to specific products or worksites. 1, record 9, English, - generic%20instructions
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- consignes générales
1, record 9, French, consignes%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales
proposal, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme proposé à partir de "consignes d'incendie" (en anglais : "fire instructions") dans Termium. 1, record 9, French, - consignes%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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