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WORK JACKET [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Norfolk jacket
1, record 1, English, Norfolk%20jacket
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A Norfolk jacket is a loose-fitting, single-breasted jacket with the cut allowing comfortable movement for sports, work and outdoor activities. The defining feature of its design is the front and back straps that extend from the shoulder to the hem. It also features a belt or a half-belt and large patch pockets to provide extra storage. 2, record 1, English, - Norfolk%20jacket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- veste Norfolk
1, record 1, French, veste%20Norfolk
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- buoyancy device 1, record 2, English, buoyancy%20device
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where, in a work place, there is a hazard of drowning, the employer shall provide every person granted access to the work place with a life jacket or buoyancy device that meets the standards set out in the... standard CAN2-65. 7-M80, life jackets, inherently Buoyant Type... or 65-6P-11, Standard for : Personal Flotation Devices.... 1, record 2, English, - buoyancy%20device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif flottant
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20flottant
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement du Canada sur l'hygiène et la sécurité au travail. 2, record 2, French, - dispositif%20flottant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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