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NUISANCE CONTROL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- environmental hygiene
1, record 1, English, environmental%20hygiene
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- environmental health 2, record 1, English, environmental%20health
correct, NATO, standardized
- EH 3, record 1, English, EH
correct, NATO, standardized
- EH 3, record 1, English, EH
- environmental sanitation 4, record 1, English, environmental%20sanitation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The activities intended to achieve an environment conducive to human health, comfort, safety, and well-being. 5, record 1, English, - environmental%20hygiene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Environmental health"... include[ s] the coordination or provision of education, regulation, and consultation related to food protection, hazardous substances and product safety, water supply sanitation, waste disposal, environmental pollution control, occupational health and safety, public health nuisance control, institutional sanitation, recreational sanitation including swimming pool sanitation and safety, and housing code enforcement for health and safety purposes. 5, record 1, English, - environmental%20hygiene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
environmental health; EH: designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 1, English, - environmental%20hygiene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hygiène de l'environnement
1, record 1, French, hygi%C3%A8ne%20de%20l%27environnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hygiène du milieu 2, record 1, French, hygi%C3%A8ne%20du%20milieu
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- EH 3, record 1, French, EH
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- EH 3, record 1, French, EH
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des mesures qui ont pour objet de créer les conditions de l'environnement les plus favorables à la santé. 4, record 1, French, - hygi%C3%A8ne%20de%20l%27environnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hygiène du milieu; EH : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - hygi%C3%A8ne%20de%20l%27environnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
- Medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- higiene ambiental
1, record 1, Spanish, higiene%20ambiental
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- higiene del medio 2, record 1, Spanish, higiene%20del%20medio
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Conjunto de actividades destinadas a] mantener las condiciones sanitarias del entorno para evitar que éste afecte la salud de las personas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - higiene%20ambiental
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La higiene ambiental [...] implica el cuidado de los factores químicos, físicos y biológicos externos a la persona. Se trata de factores que podrían incidir en la salud: por lo tanto, el objetivo de la higiene ambiental es prevenir las enfermedades a partir de la creación de ambientes saludables. 3, record 1, Spanish, - higiene%20ambiental
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Civil Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sanitary engineer
1, record 2, English, sanitary%20engineer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sanitation engineer 2, record 2, English, sanitation%20engineer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An engineer whose training or occupation is in sanitary engineering. 3, record 2, English, - sanitary%20engineer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sanitary engineering : A branch of civil engineering concerned primarily with the maintenance of environmental conditions(as pure water supply, waste disposal, insect control, nuisance abatement) conducive to public health. 3, record 2, English, - sanitary%20engineer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Génie civil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur sanitaire
1, record 2, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20sanitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ingénieure sanitaire 1, record 2, French, ing%C3%A9nieure%20sanitaire
correct, feminine noun
- ingénieur hygiéniste 2, record 2, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20hygi%C3%A9niste
correct, masculine noun
- ingénieure hygiéniste 1, record 2, French, ing%C3%A9nieure%20hygi%C3%A9niste
correct, feminine noun
- ingénieur en techniques sanitaires 1, record 2, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20en%20techniques%20sanitaires
correct, masculine noun
- ingénieure en techniques sanitaires 1, record 2, French, ing%C3%A9nieure%20en%20techniques%20sanitaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
- Crop Protection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pesticide
1, record 3, English, pesticide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [substance, usually a] chemical, used to control, to repel, to attract or to kill pests, for example, insects, weeds, birds, mammals, fish, or microbes, that are considered a nuisance. 2, record 3, English, - pesticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pesticides are usually, but not always, poisons. Examples of pesticides [are] - herbicides for destruction or development prevention of weeds; - fungicides for destruction or development prevention of fungi (example, QoI); - insecticides for destruction or development prevention of insects; - Growth regulators to prevent excess growth of a plant (prevention of lodging in wheat); - molluscicides (against snails...); - acaricides or miticides against mites; - products favoring plant resistance ... 2, record 3, English, - pesticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulations on pesticides make a distinction between those mainly used for crop protection purposes, which are generally known as phytopharmaceuticals or, more commonly, phytosanitary products (Directive 91/414/EEC), and those known as biocides (defined in particular in Directive 98/8/EEC). For example, an insecticide is a phytosanitary product when applied to a wheat crop, but is called a biocide when applied to roof timbers. 3, record 3, English, - pesticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Agricultural, biological, chemical, domestic, inorganic, low-impact, minor-use, natural, organic, synthetic pesticide. 4, record 3, English, - pesticide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pesticide
1, record 3, French, pesticide
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance ou produit chimique capable de contrôler, d'attirer, de repousser ou de détruire des organismes vivants (microbiens, animaux ou végétaux) considérés comme nuisibles ou de s'opposer à leur développement. 2, record 3, French, - pesticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pesticide agricole, à usage limité, biologique, chimique, inorganique, naturel, organique, organique persistant, synthétique. 3, record 3, French, - pesticide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cuidado de los cultivos (Agricultura)
- Protección de las plantas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- plaguicida
1, record 3, Spanish, plaguicida
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- parasiticida 2, record 3, Spanish, parasiticida
correct, masculine noun
- pesticida 3, record 3, Spanish, pesticida
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia utilizada para luchar contra los seres vivos perjudiciales al hombre y a aquello que es útil para su existencia, excepto los productos farmacéuticos o veterinarios. 4, record 3, Spanish, - plaguicida
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Substancia que sirve para matar los parásitos. 5, record 3, Spanish, - plaguicida
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Air Pollution
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nuisance dusts
1, record 4, English, nuisance%20dusts
correct, see observation, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- nuisance particulates 2, record 4, English, nuisance%20particulates
correct, see observation, plural
- nuisance particulate matter 3, record 4, English, nuisance%20particulate%20matter
correct
- nuisance particles 3, record 4, English, nuisance%20particles
correct, plural
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nuisance particulates is a term used by the ACGIH to describe airborne materials(solids and liquids) which have little harmful effect on the lungs and do not produce significant disease or harmful effects when exposures are kept under reasonable control. Nuisance particulates may also be called nuisance dusts. High levels of nuisance particulates in the air may reduce visibility and can get into the eyes, ears and nose. Removal of this material by washing or rubbing may cause irritation. 1, record 4, English, - nuisance%20dusts
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Nuisance particulates" is not a true synonym of "nuisance dusts" but an explanatory term, since "dusts" is a term applied to solid particles larger than colloidal that are capable of temporary suspension in air. "Particulates" and "dusts" are most often used in the plural form. 4, record 4, English, - nuisance%20dusts
Record 4, Key term(s)
- nuisance particulate
- nuisance particle
- nuisance dust
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Pollution de l'air
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poussières nuisibles
1, record 4, French, poussi%C3%A8res%20nuisibles
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- particules nuisibles 2, record 4, French, particules%20nuisibles
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme poussières nuisibles est utilisé par l'ACGIH pour décrire des matières (solides ou liquides) qui se trouvent dans l'air mais ne produisent que peu d'effets nuisibles sur les poumons et n'entraînent aucune maladie ou lésion grave si on veille à ce que les niveaux d'exposition soient raisonnablement bas. On peut aussi dire particules nuisibles. Des concentrations élevées de particules nuisibles dans l'air peuvent réduire la visibilité. Ces particules peuvent aussi se loger dans les yeux, les oreilles et le nez et causer de l'irritation lorsqu'on se lave ou lorsqu'on se frotte. 1, record 4, French, - poussi%C3%A8res%20nuisibles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Particules nuisibles» est une expression qui décrit ce que représente «poussières nuisibles». En effet «poussières» est un terme général désignant des particules qui peuvent rester un certain temps en suspension dans un gaz. 3, record 4, French, - poussi%C3%A8res%20nuisibles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Poussières nuisibles» est, selon le Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail, le terme employé dans cet organisme. 3, record 4, French, - poussi%C3%A8res%20nuisibles
Record 4, Key term(s)
- poussière nuisible
- particule nuisible
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
- Contaminación del aire
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- partículas molestas
1, record 4, Spanish, part%C3%ADculas%20molestas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Protección de las vías respiratorias. Equipos filtrantes de partículas (molestas, nocivas, tóxicas o radiactivas). 2, record 4, Spanish, - part%C3%ADculas%20molestas
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-08-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
- Water Supply
- Waste Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sanitary engineering
1, record 5, English, sanitary%20engineering
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- public health engineering 2, record 5, English, public%20health%20engineering
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A branch of civil engineering concerned primarily with the maintenance of environmental conditions(as pure water supply, waste disposal, insect control, nuisance abatement) conducive to public health. 3, record 5, English, - sanitary%20engineering
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sanitary engineering practice includes surveys, reports, designs, reviews, management, operation and investigation of works or programs for (1) water supply, treatment and distribution; (2) sewage collection, treatment and disposal; (3) control of pollution in surface and underground waters; (4) collection, treatment, and disposal of refuse; (5) sanitary handling of milk and food; (6) housing and institutional sanitation; (7) rodent and insect control; (8) recreational place sanitation; (9) control of atmospheric pollution and air quality in both the general air of communities and in industrial work spaces; (10) control of radiation hazards exposure; and (11) other environmental factors affecting health, comfort, safety, and well-being of people. 4, record 5, English, - sanitary%20engineering
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
- Alimentation en eau
- Gestion des déchets
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- génie sanitaire
1, record 5, French, g%C3%A9nie%20sanitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ingénierie sanitaire 2, record 5, French, ing%C3%A9nierie%20sanitaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'études et de techniques visant à assurer la salubrité et l'hygiène des lieux, des services publics, des denrées alimentaires, des installations industrielles. 3, record 5, French, - g%C3%A9nie%20sanitaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería civil
- Abastecimiento de agua
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ingeniería sanitaria
1, record 5, Spanish, ingenier%C3%ADa%20sanitaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La actividad del] Centro de Ingeniería Sanitaria (CIS) [...] estuvo centralizada principalmente en solucionar problemas de saneamiento básico: agua potable, líquidos cloacales y residuos sólidos [...] 2, record 5, Spanish, - ingenier%C3%ADa%20sanitaria
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-12-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Chemicals
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chemical control agent
1, record 6, English, chemical%20control%20agent
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The objective of mosquito control is to suppress the mosquito population below the threshold level required for disease transmission or nuisance tolerance levels. Strategies that can be used to control mosquito populations include :...-Application of chemical control agents(larvicides) ;... 1, record 6, English, - chemical%20control%20agent
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Protection des végétaux
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- agent de lutte chimique
1, record 6, French, agent%20de%20lutte%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Leur principal objectif : réduire l'emploi des pesticides artificiels qui laissent des résidus toxiques sur les plantes comestibles et, par conséquent, menacent la santé des consommateurs et des travailleurs agricoles. Les chercheurs ont développé de nouvelles souches de Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t), puissant agent de lutte biologique contre les insectes qui détruisent le colza tant au Canada qu'en Égypte. 2, record 6, French, - agent%20de%20lutte%20chimique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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