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HAZARD TREE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tree well
1, record 1, English, tree%20well
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tree well is a dangerous void or area of loose snow around the trunk of a tree which is surrounded by deep snow. A person, especially a skier or snowboarder, can easily fall into this well, possibly causing serious injury or death. 2, record 1, English, - tree%20well
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... deep depressions(“tree wells”) in the snow beneath the trees on slopes used for helicopter skiing can be a serious hazard to heli-skiers... ;a number of heli-skiing fatalities have occurred when heli-skiers have fallen into tree wells. 3, record 1, English, - tree%20well
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tree wells are encountered in off-piste or ungroomed trails and on ungroomed piste boundaries. The risk of encountering a tree well is greatest during and immediately following a heavy snowstorm. Low hanging branches can further contribute to forming a tree well, as they efficiently shelter the area surrounding the trunk. Wells have been observed to be as deep as 20 feet. Wells can also occur near rocks and along streams. 2, record 1, English, - tree%20well
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trou de neige à la base des arbres
1, record 1, French, trou%20de%20neige%20%C3%A0%20la%20base%20des%20arbres
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trou de neige au pied des arbres 1, record 1, French, trou%20de%20neige%20au%20pied%20des%20arbres
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, il ne semble pas y avoir de terminologie établie pour désigner ce type de trou. On trouve : dépression en aval des arbres, dépression à la base des arbres, puits d'arbre, fosse, crevasse, cavité, puits d'aération, tree well - ces espaces vides de neige que l'on trouve au pied des sapins, trou, poche d'air, etc. Les termes dépression, fosse, cavité, puits, trou, semblent tous être acceptables pour décrire ce type de «trou». Nous avons cependant adopté le terme «trou de neige» qui selon les contextes relevés, semble désigner n'importe quel trou dans la neige, naturel ou creusé. Il peut servir d'abri, à faire des tests, et peut être parfois à l'origine d'accident -par exemple, si un raquetteur tombe dedans, etc. Selon le contexte et afin d'éviter toute ambiguité, il faudrait, si nécessaire, préciser à quel endroit se trouve ce «trou» et quelle en est la composition. 1, record 1, French, - trou%20de%20neige%20%C3%A0%20la%20base%20des%20arbres
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- avalanche risk
1, record 2, English, avalanche%20risk
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avalanche risk is the probability or chance of harm resulting from interactions between avalanche hazard and a specific element at risk. Avalanche risk is determined by the exposure of that element, and its vulnerability to the avalanche hazard. Avalanche risk is a function of hazard, vulnerability and exposure. 2, record 2, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The avalanche risk is higher in the Coast Mountains than in the Rockies today. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 3, record 2, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposure is about where, and for how long the element at risk is positioned in the terrain. For backcountry travel, the exposure component of risk is the single most important consideration for controlling risk. This is because a person is capable of having complete control over where and when they travel, and is therefore charged with absolute responsibility for his or her own risk. Even during periods of high avalanche hazard, a simple reduction in exposure will reduce the risk. 2, record 2, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Vulnerability is a concept that expresses susceptibility to the impacts of avalanche hazard, and it must relate to a specific element at risk. An old growth tree and a person standing side by side will have very different vulnerabilities to the hazard; therefore, while the hazard may be the same, the risk to each of them will be different. The person may be susceptible to Size 2 avalanches, whereas the tree might be susceptible to only a Size 4 – thus, the person has a higher vulnerability and subsequently higher risk. 2, record 2, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In risk management, the term "hazard" is used to mean an event that could cause harm and the term "risk" is used to mean simply the probability of something happening. 4, record 2, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
avalanche risk: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 2, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- risque d'avalanche
1, record 2, French, risque%20d%27avalanche
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aujourd'hui, le risque d'avalanche est plus élevé dans la chaîne Côtière que dans les Rocheuses. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 2, French, - risque%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
risque [sens général] : La probabilité que les effets dommageables surviennent réellement. […] pour qu'il y ait risque - il faut qu'il y ait À LA FOIS un danger ET une exposition à ce danger. Sans ces deux conditions, il n'y a pas de risque. Considérons par exemple le cas d'un animal dangereux. Celui-ci représente un «danger». Lorsque l'animal est en liberté, les personnes qui se trouvent à proximité sont exposées à ce danger. Par conséquent, il existe un risque que ces personnes soient victimes d'une attaque. À l’inverse, lorsque l'animal est enfermé dans une cage, il reste «dangereux» mais personne n'est exposé à ce danger. Par conséquent, il n'y a pas de risque. Risque = danger + exposition. 2, record 2, French, - risque%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
risque d'avalanche : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 3, record 2, French, - risque%20d%27avalanche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- widow maker
1, record 3, English, widow%20maker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- widow-maker 2, record 3, English, widow%2Dmaker
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dead limb in the crown of a tree that poses a hazard to the feller. 3, record 3, English, - widow%20maker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may still be attached to the tree or it may be severed and caught on the other branches. 1, record 3, English, - widow%20maker
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matelot
1, record 3, French, matelot
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- faiseur de veuve 1, record 3, French, faiseur%20de%20veuve
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grosse branche morte restée accrochée dans la cime d'un arbre et qui représente un risque prononcé pour l'abatteur. 2, record 3, French, - matelot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le matelot ou faiseur de veuve peut être encore rattaché à l'arbre ou être coincé dans les branches environnantes. 2, record 3, French, - matelot
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hazard tree inspection
1, record 4, English, hazard%20tree%20inspection
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Close observation of trees that have been identified as a potential risk, for failure that would cause injury to a person or damage to property. 2, record 4, English, - hazard%20tree%20inspection
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Hazard tree inspection" is a term that is mostly used in urban forestry. 3, record 4, English, - hazard%20tree%20inspection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Aménagement du territoire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- inspection des arbres dangereux
1, record 4, French, inspection%20des%20arbres%20dangereux
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen minutieux des arbres qui ont été identifiés comme posant un danger potentiel, pour déceler les faiblesses qui pourraient causer des blessures ou des dommages à la propriété. 1, record 4, French, - inspection%20des%20arbres%20dangereux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Inspection des arbres dangereux» s'emploie surtout en foresterie urbaine. 2, record 4, French, - inspection%20des%20arbres%20dangereux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-07-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flammability hazard zone
1, record 5, English, flammability%20hazard%20zone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To estimate the vapour concentrations downwind of an accident site for determination of the flammability or toxicity hazard zone, the atmospheric dispersion of a contaminant vapour is modelled as a "puff" or "plume" according to the decision tree given in Figure 3. A gas leak form a tank is considered a semi-continuous point source, modelling as a plume, whereas the release of a large amount of gas over a very short time period of the order of seconds to minutes is considered an instantaneous point source modelled as a puff. 1, record 5, English, - flammability%20hazard%20zone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone de risque d'inflammation
1, record 5, French, zone%20de%20risque%20d%27inflammation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- zone d'inflammabilité 2, record 5, French, zone%20d%27inflammabilit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-07-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Forestry Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- felling cushion
1, record 6, English, felling%20cushion
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Such felling aids as the hydraulic jack, the tree-puller, the felling cushion or the more traditional and simple wedge help improve the quality of hand-felled trees and reduce the hazard of hand-falling by giving the faller greater control over the tree(D. Y. Guimier, Tree-Falling Mechanics, May 1980, p. 2). 1, record 6, English, - felling%20cushion
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Exploitation forestière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coin pneumatique
1, record 6, French, coin%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coin extensible en tissu armé, relié à la chambre de combustion d'une scie à chaîne pour être gonflé par les gaz sous pression. 1, record 6, French, - coin%20pneumatique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un coin pneumatique, destiné à diriger la chute des arbres lors de leur abattage à la scie à moteur, était présenté (...); ce coin, sorte de coussin gonflable en tissu armé, est relié à la chambre de compression de la scie à moteur d'où il puise son énergie (Journées forestières 1978, dans : Courrier de l'exploitant et du scieur, no 29, 2e trimestre 1978, p. 5). 1, record 6, French, - coin%20pneumatique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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