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HAZARDOUS GOOD [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dangerous good
1, record 1, English, dangerous%20good
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DG 2, record 1, English, DG
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hazardous material 3, record 1, English, hazardous%20material
correct
- HAZMAT 4, record 1, English, HAZMAT
correct
- HAZMAT 4, record 1, English, HAZMAT
- hazardous good 5, record 1, English, hazardous%20good
correct
- dangerous commodity 5, record 1, English, dangerous%20commodity
correct
- hazardous commodity 5, record 1, English, hazardous%20commodity
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A product, substance or organism that is classified under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 and that is considered to be dangerous to life, health, property or the environment when handled or transported. 6, record 1, English, - dangerous%20good
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the dangerous goods are those included in any of the following nine classes: Class 1) Explosives, Class 2) Gases, Class 3) Flammable and combustible liquids, Class 4) Flammable solids, Class 5) Oxidizing substances, Class 6) Poisonous (toxic) and infectious substances, Class 7) Nuclear substances, Class 8) Corrosives and Class 9) Miscellaneous dangerous products, substances or organisms prescribed to be in this class. 6, record 1, English, - dangerous%20good
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dangerous good; hazardous material; hazardous good; dangerous commodity; hazardous commodity : designations usually used in the plural. 7, record 1, English, - dangerous%20good
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dangerous good: designation and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau; designation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 1, English, - dangerous%20good
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dangerous goods
- hazardous materials
- hazardous goods
- dangerous commodities
- hazardous commodities
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marchandise dangereuse
1, record 1, French, marchandise%20dangereuse
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DG 2, record 1, French, DG
correct, feminine noun
- HAZMAT 3, record 1, French, HAZMAT
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- matière dangereuse 4, record 1, French, mati%C3%A8re%20dangereuse
correct, feminine noun
- marchandise hasardeuse 5, record 1, French, marchandise%20hasardeuse
avoid, feminine noun
- matière hasardeuse 5, record 1, French, mati%C3%A8re%20hasardeuse
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit, substance ou organisme qui fait l'objet d'une classification précise en vertu de la Loi de 1992 sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses et dont la manutention ou le transport présentent des risques de dommages corporels ou matériels ou de dommages à l'environnement. 6, record 1, French, - marchandise%20dangereuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi de 1992 sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses, les marchandises dangereuses sont celles qui appartiennent à l'une des neuf classes suivantes : Classe 1) Explosifs, Classe 2) Gaz, Classe 3) Liquides inflammables et combustibles, Classe 4) Solides inflammables, Classe 5) Substances comburantes, Classe 6) Substances toxiques et substances infectieuses, Classe 7) Substances nucléaires, Classe 8) Substances corrosives et Classe 9) Produits, substances ou organismes qui présentent des risques et qui sont inclus par règlement dans la présente classe. 6, record 1, French, - marchandise%20dangereuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
marchandise dangereuse; matière dangereuse; marchandise hasardeuse; matière hasardeuse : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 7, record 1, French, - marchandise%20dangereuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
marchandise dangereuse : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction; désignation uniformisée par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 7, record 1, French, - marchandise%20dangereuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
marchandise dangereuse; HAZMAT : désignations uniformisées par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 7, record 1, French, - marchandise%20dangereuse
Record 1, Key term(s)
- marchandises dangereuses
- matières dangereuses
- marchandises hasardeuses
- matières hasardeuses
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte de mercancías
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mercancía peligrosa
1, record 1, Spanish, mercanc%C3%ADa%20peligrosa
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- materia peligrosa 2, record 1, Spanish, materia%20peligrosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Todo objeto o sustancia que, si se transporta por vía aérea, puede constituir un riesgo importante para la salud, la seguridad o la propiedad. 3, record 1, Spanish, - mercanc%C3%ADa%20peligrosa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mercancía peligrosa; materia peligrosa: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 4, record 1, Spanish, - mercanc%C3%ADa%20peligrosa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mercancía peligrosa: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 1, Spanish, - mercanc%C3%ADa%20peligrosa
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mercancías peligrosas
- materias peligrosas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Construction Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- asbestos condition 1, record 2, English, asbestos%20condition
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A distinction is made between its state and its condition here, because in some applications, such as sprayed-or trowelled-on friable insulation, the asbestos may be in good condition but it is in an inherently hazardous state. 2, record 2, English, - asbestos%20condition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Matériaux de construction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- état de l'amiante
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tat%20de%20l%27amiante
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nous distinguons «risque» et «état» parce que, dans certaines applications, par exemple pulvérisé ou projeté sur un isolant friable, l'amiante peut se trouver en bon état mais présenter un risque inhérent. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tat%20de%20l%27amiante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-07-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission
1, record 3, English, Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20Review%20Commission
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HMIRC 1, record 3, English, HMIRC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission Canada 1, record 3, English, Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20Review%20Commission%20Canada
correct
- HMIRC 1, record 3, English, HMIRC
correct
- HMIRC 1, record 3, English, HMIRC
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For the purposes of the Federal Identity Program (FIP), Legal name: Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission. Applied Title: Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission Canada. 2, record 3, English, - Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20Review%20Commission
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission(HMIRC) is an independent agency accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Health. We work with our stakeholders-industry, labour and governments-to help safeguard both workers and trade secrets in Canada's chemical industry. Our tools include sound scientific expertise, good communication, and dedication to the rights of everyone involved. 3, record 3, English, - Hazardous%20Materials%20Information%20Review%20Commission
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Conseil de contrôle des renseignements relatifs aux matières dangereuses
1, record 3, French, Conseil%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20renseignements%20relatifs%20aux%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCRMD 1, record 3, French, CCRMD
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Conseil de contrôle des renseignements relatifs aux matières dangereuses Canada 1, record 3, French, Conseil%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20renseignements%20relatifs%20aux%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
- CCRMD 1, record 3, French, CCRMD
correct, masculine noun
- CCRMD 1, record 3, French, CCRMD
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aux fins du Programme de coordination de l'image de marque, Appellation légale : Conseil de contrôle des renseignements relatifs aux matières dangereuses. Titre d'usage : Conseil de contrôle des renseignements relatifs aux matières dangereuses Canada. 2, record 3, French, - Conseil%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20renseignements%20relatifs%20aux%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Conseil de contrôle des renseignements relatifs aux matières dangereuses (CCRMD) est un organisme indépendant qui relève du Parlement par l'intermédiaire du ministre de la Santé. Nous collaborons avec nos intervenants - l'industrie, les travailleurs et les gouvernements - pour protéger à la fois les travailleurs et les secrets commerciaux dans l'industrie chimique canadienne. Nos atouts comportent une solide expertise scientifique, une bonne communication et la volonté de faire respecter les droits de toutes les parties concernées. 3, record 3, French, - Conseil%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20renseignements%20relatifs%20aux%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Derecho de propiedad industrial e intelectual
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo de Control de Información Relativa a Materiales Peligrosos de Canadá
1, record 3, Spanish, Consejo%20de%20Control%20de%20Informaci%C3%B3n%20Relativa%20a%20Materiales%20Peligrosos%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Construction Methods
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- friable insulation 1, record 4, English, friable%20insulation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A distinction is made between its state and its condition here, because in some applications, such as sprayed-or trowelled-on friable insulation, the asbestos may be in good condition but it is in an inherently hazardous state. 1, record 4, English, - friable%20insulation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Procédés de construction
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- isolant friable
1, record 4, French, isolant%20friable
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous distinguons «risque» et «état» parce que, dans certaines applications, par exemple pulvérisé ou projeté sur un isolant friable, l'amiante peut se trouver en bon état mais présenter un risque inhérent. 1, record 4, French, - isolant%20friable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inherently hazardous state 1, record 5, English, inherently%20hazardous%20state
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A distinction is made between its state and its condition here, because in some applications, such as sprayed-or trowelled-on friable insulation, the asbestos may be in good condition but it is in an inherently hazardous state. 1, record 5, English, - inherently%20hazardous%20state
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- risque inhérent
1, record 5, French, risque%20inh%C3%A9rent
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous distinguons «risque» et «état» parce que, dans certaines applications, par exemple pulvérisé ou projeté sur un isolant friable, l'amiante peut se trouver en bon état mais présenter un risque inhérent. 1, record 5, French, - risque%20inh%C3%A9rent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- good condition 1, record 6, English, good%20condition
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In evaluating a building or other work, it is critical to determine the state or condition of the asbestos. A distinction is made between its state and its condition here, because in some applications, such as sprayed-or trowelled-on friable insulation, the asbestos may be in good condition but it is in an inherently hazardous state. 1, record 6, English, - good%20condition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bon état 1, record 6, French, bon%20%C3%A9tat
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En évaluant un bâtiment ou un autre ouvrage, il est vital de déterminer le risque que présente l'amiante ou l'état dans lequel il se trouve. Nous distinguons « risque » et « état » parce que, dans certaines applications, par exemple pulvérisé ou projeté sur un isolant friable, l'amiante peut se trouver en bon état mais présenter un risque inhérent. 1, record 6, French, - bon%20%C3%A9tat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-05-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- long-run hazardous waste
1, record 7, English, long%2Drun%20hazardous%20waste
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... it is not good citizenship [and] not good business to produce long-run hazardous wastes. 1, record 7, English, - long%2Drun%20hazardous%20waste
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déchet dangereux à long terme
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9chet%20dangereux%20%C3%A0%20long%20terme
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-08-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Powder Metallurgy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- metal powder plant
1, record 8, English, metal%20powder%20plant
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Systems serving spaces that contain hazardous gases, dusts or liquids such as grain elevators, metal powder plants and ammonium nitrate storage shall be designed, constructed and installed to conform to good engineering practice. 1, record 8, English, - metal%20powder%20plant
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie des poudres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- usine de poudres métalliques 1, record 8, French, usine%20de%20poudres%20m%C3%A9talliques
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La conception, la construction et la mise en place des installations desservant des endroits qui contiennent des gaz et liquides nocifs et des poussières nuisibles, comme les silos, les usines de poudres métalliques et les entrepôts de nitrate d'ammonium doivent être conformes aux règles de l'art. 1, record 8, French, - usine%20de%20poudres%20m%C3%A9talliques
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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