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HAZARDOUS LOCATION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- human-robot interaction
1, record 1, English, human%2Drobot%20interaction
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HRI 1, record 1, English, HRI
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Human-robot interaction currently takes many forms. Dangerous tasks, such as urban search and rescue … and hazardous material clean up …, require a human operator to be removed from the physical location of the robot. Robots that assist the elderly … and the handicapped … share the same physical space with their users, often transporting them through the world. Others … provide entertainment and companionship for people. We maintain that human-robot interaction(HRI) is a subset of the field of human-computer interaction(HCI). 1, record 1, English, - human%2Drobot%20interaction
Record 1, Key term(s)
- human robot interaction
- SearchOnlyKey1
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- interaction humain-robot
1, record 1, French, interaction%20humain%2Drobot
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IHR 1, record 1, French, IHR
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- interaction homme-robot 2, record 1, French, interaction%20homme%2Drobot
correct, feminine noun
- IHR 2, record 1, French, IHR
correct, feminine noun
- IHR 2, record 1, French, IHR
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La coordination interpersonnelle et la synchronie ont été analysées sous différents points de vue en robotique. D'abord dans le cadre de jeux d'imitation où les dynamiques sensorimotrices interpersonnelles ont été utilisées pour étudier différents aspects de l'interaction sociale : couplage moteur et tour de rôle des agents [...], détection d'imitation par la construction de cartes interpersonnelles [...], apprentissage en utilisant la synchronie comme récompense interne [...] ou comme signal de renforcement pour apprendre de nouvelles associations sensorimotrices [...] Ensuite, l'engagement et l'attention lors d'une interaction humain-robot (IHR) ont également été améliorés en utilisant des signaux sensoriels multimodaux synchronisés [...] 1, record 1, French, - interaction%20humain%2Drobot
Record 1, Key term(s)
- interaction humain robot
- interaction homme robot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- interacción humano-robot
1, record 1, Spanish, interacci%C3%B3n%20humano%2Drobot
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La alta frecuencia de acciones en robótica social implica que los robots sean capaces de interactuar rápidamente con las personas, ofreciendo respuestas oportunas, personalizadas y adaptadas. Esto mejora la interacción humano-robot y permite una comunicación más fluida y eficiente. 2, record 1, Spanish, - interacci%C3%B3n%20humano%2Drobot
Record 1, Key term(s)
- interacción humano robot
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Protection and Safety (Electrical Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hazardous location
1, record 2, English, hazardous%20location
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hazardous location : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 2, record 2, English, - hazardous%20location
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Protection et prévention (Électrotechnique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- endroit dangereux
1, record 2, French, endroit%20dangereux
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 OBS
endroit dangereux : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 2, French, - endroit%20dangereux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- watch
1, record 3, English, watch
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of alert issued by Environment Canada's Meteorological Service(MSC), where conditions are favourable for the development of weather or an environmental hazard that poses a significant threat to public safety and property, but the occurrence, location, and/or timing of the expected hazardous condition(s) is still too uncertain to issue a warning. 2, record 3, English, - watch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is intended to heighten public awareness of the potential impact of the event, and serves as a lead-up to a warning. 2, record 3, English, - watch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- veille
1, record 3, French, veille
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Message pour alerter le public émis par le Service météorologique du Canada (SMC) d'Environnement Canada lorsque les conditions sont favorables au développement d'un phénomène météorologique ou environnemental dangereux représentant une menace considérable à la sécurité ou aux biens du public, mais pour lequel l'endroit, le moment et la matérialisation des conditions dangereuses potentielles demeurent encore trop imprécis pour émettre un avertissement. 2, record 3, French, - veille
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle a pour but de sensibiliser le public à l'impact potentiel de l'événement. Elle sert d'«entrée en matière» à un avertissement. 2, record 3, French, - veille
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vigilancia
1, record 3, Spanish, vigilancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-12-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- area of safe refuge
1, record 4, English, area%20of%20safe%20refuge
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An area of safe refuge... is primarily an area serving as a safe place to wait for evacuation and/or [decontamination] ;used in the [hazardous material] world as a safe location... where evacuated persons are directed to gather while potential emergencies are assessed, decisions are made, and mitigating activities are begun; in bombings, hostage situations, or sniper attacks, law enforcement will create areas of refuge that are rendered safe. 1, record 4, English, - area%20of%20safe%20refuge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lieu sûr
1, record 4, French, lieu%20s%C3%BBr
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Waste Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- confinement
1, record 5, English, confinement
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process used to control a spill or release of a hazardous material and to capture the material at a specified location. 1, record 5, English, - confinement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
confinement: not to be confused with "containment." 2, record 5, English, - confinement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
confinement: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 5, English, - confinement
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Mesures antipollution
- Gestion des déchets
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- confinement
1, record 5, French, confinement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus visant à contrôler un déversement ou un rejet d'une matière dangereuse et à faire converger la matière vers un endroit précis. 1, record 5, French, - confinement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
confinement : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 5, French, - confinement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-11-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Emergency Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- National Analysis of Trends in Emergency System
1, record 6, English, National%20Analysis%20of%20Trends%20in%20Emergency%20System
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- NATES 1, record 6, English, NATES
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The NATES database was established in 1973 by Environment Canada to record information from voluntary reporting of pollution incidents involving hazardous substances. The database contains spill information entered under a number of data fields, including location, material spilled, quantity, cause, source, and sector. 1, record 6, English, - National%20Analysis%20of%20Trends%20in%20Emergency%20System
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Gestion des urgences
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Système national d'analyse des tendances de la lutte antipollution
1, record 6, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20national%20d%27analyse%20des%20tendances%20de%20la%20lutte%20antipollution
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NATES 1, record 6, French, NATES
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créée en 1973 par Environnement Canada, la base de données NATES sert à compiler les incidents de pollution par des substances dangereuses déclarés sur une base volontaire. La base de données contient des informations sur les déversements entrées sous différents champs tels que l'endroit, la matière déversée, la quantité, la cause, la source et le secteur. 1, record 6, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20national%20d%27analyse%20des%20tendances%20de%20la%20lutte%20antipollution
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- weather watch
1, record 7, English, weather%20watch
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- meteorological watch 2, record 7, English, meteorological%20watch
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [meteorological message] issued by [an official source] about conditions which are conductive to the development of severe or hazardous weather. 3, record 7, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Meteorological watch should be maintained continuously; however, in areas with a low density of traffic the watch may be restricted to the period relevant to expected flight operations. 4, record 7, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, Environment Canada is the official source of watches, warnings and advisories for hazardous weather. 5, record 7, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[In the United States] the National Weather Service(NWS) is the official source of watches, warnings and advisories for hazardous weather. [Following is an explanation of] terms used by the NWS... A WATCH is issued when the risk of hazardous weather has increased significantly but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide adequate lead time to those people who will be affected so that they may start to prepare for the event. Severe thunderstorm and tornado watches are usually issued 45 minutes before the event. Flood/flash flood watches are usually issued 3 to 24 hours in advance of the event. Hurricane, river flood, and winter storm watches, can be issued as much as 12 to 36 hours in advance. 6, record 7, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
meteorological watch : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 7, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
weather watch: term officially recognized by the Emergency Preparedness Committee. 8, record 7, English, - weather%20watch
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 5 OBS
weather watch: term standardized by the Translation Bureau and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP). 9, record 7, English, - weather%20watch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- veille météorologique
1, record 7, French, veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Message météorologique] émis par [l'autorité compétente] concernant des conditions météorologiques propices à l'apparition d'un temps violent ou dangereux. 2, record 7, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est recommandé que la veille météorologique soit assurée de façon permanente; toutefois, dans les régions à faible densité de trafic, la veille météorologique peut se limiter à la période correspondant à l'exécution des vols prévus. 3, record 7, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, Environnement Canada est l'autorité compétente pour émettre les veilles météorologiques. 4, record 7, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
veille météorologique : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI); terme adopté par le comité d'uniformisation de la protection civile. 5, record 7, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
veille météorologique : terme normalisé par le Bureau de la traduction et le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile (BPIEPC). 6, record 7, French, - veille%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- vigilancia meteorológica
1, record 7, Spanish, vigilancia%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vigilancia meteorológica : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 7, Spanish, - vigilancia%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
Record 8 - external organization data 2002-02-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Waste Materials
- Radioactive Contamination
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- release of nuclear substance 1, record 8, English, release%20of%20nuclear%20substance
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An application for a licence to construct a Class I nuclear facility shall contain the following information... :(a) a description of the proposed design of the nuclear facility, including the manner in which the physical and environmental characteristics of the site are taken into account in the design...(j) the proposed location of points of release, the proposed maximum quantities and concentrations, and the anticipated volume and flow rate of releases of nuclear substances and hazardous substances into the environment, including their physical, chemical and radiological characteristics... 1, record 8, English, - release%20of%20nuclear%20substance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations. 2, record 8, English, - release%20of%20nuclear%20substance
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Déchets nucléaires
- Pollution par radioactivité
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- rejet de substances nucléaires
1, record 8, French, rejet%20de%20substances%20nucl%C3%A9aires
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La demande de permis pour construire une installation nucléaire de catégorie I comprend les renseignements suivants [...] : a) une description de la conception proposée pour l'installation nucléaire, y compris la façon dont elle tient compte des caractéristiques physiques et environnementales de l'emplacement; [...] j) l'emplacement proposé des points de rejet, les quantités et les concentrations maximales proposées, ainsi que le volume et le débit d'écoulement prévus des rejets de substances nucléaires et de substances dangereuses dans l'environnement, y compris leurs caractéristiques physiques, chimiques et radiologiques [...] 1, record 8, French, - rejet%20de%20substances%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Règlement sur les installations nucléaires de catégorie I. 2, record 8, French, - rejet%20de%20substances%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Federal Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Entry into Confined Spaces 1, record 9, English, Entry%20into%20Confined%20Spaces
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] Deputy Minister Directive (DM Directive) DM-036. 1, record 9, English, - Entry%20into%20Confined%20Spaces
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Directive number: DIR-036. 1, record 9, English, - Entry%20into%20Confined%20Spaces
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that : a. is not designed for human occupancy, except for the purpose of performing assigned work(is usually entered only for purposes such as inspection, maintenance, repair or construction and is not a site for ongoing or regular work activity) ;b. has limited or restricted means of access or egress; c. may become hazardous upon entering due to : i. its design, construction, location or atmosphere, ii. the materials or substances located in it, or iii. any other conditions relating to it. 1, record 9, English, - Entry%20into%20Confined%20Spaces
Record 9, Key term(s)
- DIR-036
- DM-036
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Administration fédérale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Accès aux espaces clos
1, record 9, French, Acc%C3%A8s%20aux%20espaces%20clos
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Directive du sous-ministre (directive du SM) de TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] SM-036. 1, record 9, French, - Acc%C3%A8s%20aux%20espaces%20clos
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Directive numéro : DIR : 036. 1, record 9, French, - Acc%C3%A8s%20aux%20espaces%20clos
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Espace clos désigne un lieu clos en totalité ou en partie et qui : a. n'est pas destiné à être occupé par des personnes, sauf pour effectuer certains travaux (on n'y a généralement accès que pour exercer des activités d'inspection, d'entretien, de réparation ou de construction; il ne s'agit pas d'un lieu où se déroulent des travaux permanents ou réguliers); b. est doté de moyens d'accès ou de sortie limités ou restreints; c. peut devenir dangereux pour les personnes qui y ont accès en raison : i. de leur conception, de leur construction, de leur emplacement ou de l'atmosphère qu'on y trouve, ii. des matériaux ou des matières qui s'y trouvent, iii. de toutes les autres conditions qui ont trait à ce lieu. 1, record 9, French, - Acc%C3%A8s%20aux%20espaces%20clos
Record 9, Key term(s)
- DIR : 036
- SM-036
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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