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ABIH [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- certified industrial hygienist
1, record 1, English, certified%20industrial%20hygienist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CIH 2, record 1, English, CIH
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in the art and science of the recognition, evaluation, [prevention] and control of chemical, physical, and biological hazards in the work place and the community, to protect the health and safety of workers and the general public. 3, record 1, English, - certified%20industrial%20hygienist
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Practitioners who successfully meet minimum education and work-experience requirements and pass a written examination administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene(ABIH) are authorized to use the term Certified Industrial Hygienist(CIH) or Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist(CAIH). Both of these terms have been codified into law in many states in the United States in order to identify minimum qualifications of individuals having oversight over certain activities that may affect public health. ABIH Certification examinations are offered twice each year in the US, and are also offered at locations outside the US, including Canada, Australia, and East Asia among other locations. 4, record 1, English, - certified%20industrial%20hygienist
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In Canada, a practitioner who successfully completes a written and oral examination administered by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists can be recognized as a Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technician (ROHT). 4, record 1, English, - certified%20industrial%20hygienist
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 4161 - Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers. 5, record 1, English, - certified%20industrial%20hygienist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hygiéniste industriel agréé
1, record 1, French, hygi%C3%A9niste%20industriel%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hygiéniste industrielle agréée 3, record 1, French, hygi%C3%A9niste%20industrielle%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut effectuer ce relevé sous la direction d'un spécialiste, par exemple un ingénieur connaissant précisément le sujet [amiante], un hygiéniste industriel agréé ou un hygiéniste inscrit du travail, qui signe le rapport du relevé. 4, record 1, French, - hygi%C3%A9niste%20industriel%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'hygiène industrielle est la science et l'art d'identifier, d'évaluer et de contrôler les risques pouvant porter atteinte à la santé des employés (chimiques, physiques ou biologiques). Elle a pour objet de minimiser ou d'éliminer l'exposition des travailleurs à différents facteurs de risque. 5, record 1, French, - hygi%C3%A9niste%20industriel%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 4161 - Agents/agentes de programmes, experts-conseils/expertes-conseils et recherchistes en politique des sciences naturelles et appliquées. 6, record 1, French, - hygi%C3%A9niste%20industriel%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Army of Bosnia-Herzegovina
1, record 2, English, Army%20of%20Bosnia%2DHerzegovina
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AbiH 1, record 2, English, AbiH
NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Armée de Bosnie-Herzégovine
1, record 2, French, Arm%C3%A9e%20de%20Bosnie%2DHerz%C3%A9govine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AbiH 1, record 2, French, AbiH
feminine noun, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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