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FACIAL PROTECTION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- face shield
1, record 1, English, face%20shield
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Face shields are personal protective equipment devices that are used by many workers(e. g., medical, dental, veterinary) for protection of the facial area and associated mucous membranes(eyes, nose, mouth) from splashes, sprays, and spatter of body fluids. Face shields are generally not used alone, but in conjunction with other protective equipment... 2, record 1, English, - face%20shield
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The major structural components of a face shield include a visor, frame and suspension system. 3, record 1, English, - face%20shield
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écran facial
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9cran%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- visière de protection 2, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection
correct, feminine noun
- visière 3, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les écrans faciaux [...] sont une solution de rechange aux lunettes de protection. La surface largement accrue protège l'ensemble du visage contre les éclaboussures, pulvérisations ou gouttelettes de substances potentiellement contaminées. [La] visière [de certains écrans faciaux] est fabriquée avec une aération renforcée, afin de vous garder au frais et d'aider à éliminer la buée tout en vous offrant une protection intégrale. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20facial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visière : Le terme peut être utilisé pour désigner tant la partie transparente de l'écran facial que l'ensemble du dispositif. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20facial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vestimenta de protección
- Instrumental médico
- Protección de las personas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla facial
1, record 1, Spanish, pantalla%20facial
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- escudo facial 2, record 1, Spanish, escudo%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Escudos faciales: hojas de plástico generalmente transparentes que se extienden desde las cejas hasta debajo de la barbilla y a lo largo de todo el ancho de la cabeza del empleado. 2, record 1, Spanish, - pantalla%20facial
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- face protection
1, record 2, English, face%20protection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- facial protection 2, record 2, English, facial%20protection
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontists which are all ADA-recognized dental specialists are sponsoring the fourth annual "April is National Facial Protection Month. " 3, record 2, English, - face%20protection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- protection du visage
1, record 2, French, protection%20du%20visage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Réglementation du Canada sur l'hygiène et la sécurité au travail. 2, record 2, French, - protection%20du%20visage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las personas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- protección de la cara
1, record 2, Spanish, protecci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20cara
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En cuanto a la protección de la cara para los trabajos de soldadura lo estudiaremos conjuntamente con la protección de la vista de los soldadores en el capítulo siguiente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - protecci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20cara
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Protection of Life
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ballistic protective visor
1, record 3, English, ballistic%20protective%20visor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BPV 1, record 3, English, BPV
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A visor [which] provides eye protection for soldiers conducting military operations. 2, record 3, English, - ballistic%20protective%20visor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The BPV [ballistic protective visor] forms the second layer of protection and attaches directly to the combat helmet. The visor coverage must optimise ocular and facial protection without interfering with other critical combat equipment and clothing. The BPV must also minimise weight and volumetric profile for effective stowage. 3, record 3, English, - ballistic%20protective%20visor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This visor is] worn when the threat from shrapnel, flying debris, and other dangerous projectiles is high. 2, record 3, English, - ballistic%20protective%20visor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- visière de protection balistique
1, record 3, French, visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20balistique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- VPB 2, record 3, French, VPB
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- visière balistique 3, record 3, French, visi%C3%A8re%20balistique
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Visière [qui] protège les yeux des soldats qui effectuent des opérations militaires. 4, record 3, French, - visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20balistique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La visière [de protection] balistique constitue la deuxième couche de protection et [elle] est fixée directement au casque de combat. Elle doit assurer une protection optimale des yeux et du visage sans pour autant gêner l'utilisation d'autres équipements de combat et vêtements essentiels. Pour qu'il soit facile de la ranger, elle doit être la plus légère et la moins encombrante possible [...] 3, record 3, French, - visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20balistique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle se porte lorsqu'il existe de forts risques liés à des éclats d'obus, à des débris volants de toutes parts, et à d'autres projectiles dangereux. 4, record 3, French, - visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection%20balistique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Armour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- head impact protection 1, record 4, English, head%20impact%20protection
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- impact protection to the head 1, record 4, English, impact%20protection%20to%20the%20head
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Increase to head and facial impact protection, enhanced comfort, vehicle gun-sighting access, and reduced weight are all improvements sought in the design concept [of the combat vehicle crew modular helmet]. 1, record 4, English, - head%20impact%20protection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Arme blindée
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- protection de la tête contre les chocs
1, record 4, French, protection%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20contre%20les%20chocs
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les améliorations visées [avec le casque modulaire pour équipage de véhicule de combat] sont les suivantes : protection accrue de la tête et du visage contre les chocs, confort et accès améliorés au viseur canon du véhicule, et plus grande légèreté. 1, record 4, French, - protection%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20contre%20les%20chocs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Armour
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- facial impact protection 1, record 5, English, facial%20impact%20protection
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Increase to head and facial impact protection, enhanced comfort, vehicle gun-sighting access, and reduced weight are all improvements sought in the design concept [of the combat vehicle crew modular helmet]. 1, record 5, English, - facial%20impact%20protection
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Arme blindée
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- protection du visage contre les chocs
1, record 5, French, protection%20du%20visage%20contre%20les%20chocs
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les améliorations visées [avec le casque modulaire pour équipage de véhicule de combat] sont les suivantes : protection accrue de la tête et du visage contre les chocs, confort et accès améliorés au viseur canon du véhicule, et plus grande légèreté. 1, record 5, French, - protection%20du%20visage%20contre%20les%20chocs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-08-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
- Armour
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- reduced weight 1, record 6, English, reduced%20weight
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Increase to head and facial impact protection, enhanced comfort, vehicle gun-sighting access, and reduced weight are all improvements sought in the design concept [of the combat vehicle crew modular helmet]. 1, record 6, English, - reduced%20weight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
- Arme blindée
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plus grande légèreté
1, record 6, French, plus%20grande%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8ret%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les améliorations visées [avec le casque modulaire pour équipage de véhicule de combat] sont les suivantes : protection accrue de la tête et du visage contre les chocs, confort et accès améliorés au viseur canon du véhicule, et plus grande légèreté. 1, record 6, French, - plus%20grande%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8ret%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Armour
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- combat vehicle crew modular helmet
1, record 7, English, combat%20vehicle%20crew%20modular%20helmet
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The conception of this helmet] is intended to fulfil the capability deficiencies of the current in-service CVC [combat vehicle crew] helmets. The critical requirements are to achieve compatibility with the new Tactical Command Control and Communication System(TCCCS) communications headsets and to improve ballistic protection. Increase to head and facial impact protection, enhanced comfort, vehicle gun-sighting access, and reduced weight are all improvements sought in the design concept. 1, record 7, English, - combat%20vehicle%20crew%20modular%20helmet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Arme blindée
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- casque modulaire pour équipage de véhicule de combat
1, record 7, French, casque%20modulaire%20pour%20%C3%A9quipage%20de%20v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20combat
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce [casque doit] corriger les lacunes des casques EVC [pour équipage de véhicule de combat] existants. Les exigences fondamentales sont d'assurer une compatibilité totale avec le casque d'écoute du système tactique de commandement, de contrôle et de communication et d'améliorer la protection balistique. Les améliorations visées sont les suivantes : protection accrue de la tête et du visage contre les chocs, confort et accès améliorés au viseur canon du véhicule, et plus grande légèreté. 1, record 7, French, - casque%20modulaire%20pour%20%C3%A9quipage%20de%20v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20combat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-07-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- vehicle gun sighting access 1, record 8, English, vehicle%20gun%20sighting%20access
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Increase to head and facial impact protection, enhanced comfort, vehicle gun-sighting access, and reduced weight are all improvements sought in the design concept [of the combat vehicle crew modular helmet]. 1, record 8, English, - vehicle%20gun%20sighting%20access
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- accès au viseur canon du véhicule
1, record 8, French, acc%C3%A8s%20au%20viseur%20canon%20du%20v%C3%A9hicule
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les améliorations visées [avec le casque modulaire pour équipage de véhicule de combat] sont les suivantes : protection accrue de la tête et du visage contre les chocs, confort et accès améliorés au viseur canon du véhicule, et plus grande légèreté. 1, record 8, French, - acc%C3%A8s%20au%20viseur%20canon%20du%20v%C3%A9hicule
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-09-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Work Clothes
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- chemical safety goggles
1, record 9, English, chemical%20safety%20goggles
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- splash-proof goggles 2, record 9, English, splash%2Dproof%20goggles
correct
- chemical splash goggles 3, record 9, English, chemical%20splash%20goggles
correct
- chemical goggles 4, record 9, English, chemical%20goggles
correct
- splash-proof safety goggles 5, record 9, English, splash%2Dproof%20safety%20goggles
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chemical splash goggles prevent splashes and vapors from getting in the eyes. 6, record 9, English, - chemical%20safety%20goggles
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chemical Safety Goggles.... Protection against flying chips and particles. Superior vision is provided by the spherical lens, improving vertical and peripheral vision. Flexible gray body and low profile design create a positive seal in the critical facial areas. Unique labyrinth style vents allow 10% more airflow than perforated style goggles and provide excellent splash protection when working with harmful liquids. 7, record 9, English, - chemical%20safety%20goggles
Record 9, Key term(s)
- chemical type goggles
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de travail
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- lunettes protectrices contre les agents chimiques
1, record 9, French, lunettes%20protectrices%20contre%20les%20agents%20chimiques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- lunettes de protection contre les produits chimiques 2, record 9, French, lunettes%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20produits%20chimiques
correct, feminine noun, plural
- lunettes contre les projections liquides 3, record 9, French, lunettes%20contre%20les%20projections%20liquides
correct, feminine noun, plural
- lunettes de protection contre les projections de produits chimiques 2, record 9, French, lunettes%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20projections%20de%20produits%20chimiques
correct, feminine noun, plural
- lunettes antiéclaboussures 4, record 9, French, lunettes%20anti%C3%A9claboussures
see observation, feminine noun, plural
- lunettes anti-éclaboussures 5, record 9, French, lunettes%20anti%2D%C3%A9claboussures
see observation, feminine noun, plural
- lunettes contre les éclaboussures 6, record 9, French, lunettes%20contre%20les%20%C3%A9claboussures
see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On trouve l'expression «protection contre les projections de produits chimiques» dans la norme AFNOR S77-103 et dans le document AFNOR-28 (Recueil de normes françaises de sécurité et protection individuelles), 1983, p. 606. On peut donc parler de lunettes de protection contre les produits chimiques, ou de protection contre les projections de produits chimiques, puisque ce sont pratiquement toujours sous forme de projections que les produits chimiques risquent d'atteindre les yeux. On trouve aussi dans certains ouvrages des termes spécifiques, comme «lunettes (de protection) contre les produits corrosifs», ou «lunettes antiacide», «lunettes de protection contre les acides», que l'on peut employer si le contexte le permet, c'est-à-dire s'il est question de protection contre ce type de produits. 7, record 9, French, - lunettes%20protectrices%20contre%20les%20agents%20chimiques
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lunettes de travail à coques, contre la poussière et les éclaboussures. 6, record 9, French, - lunettes%20protectrices%20contre%20les%20agents%20chimiques
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Éclabousser» veut dire «Couvrir d'un liquide salissant qu'on a fait rejaillir accidentellement», et «éclaboussure» désigne une goutte d'un liquide salissant qui a rejailli. Ce côté «salissant» ne se rapporte pas, à notre avis, à la notion de cette fiche. C'est pourquoi nous pensons que «lunettes antiéclaboussures», ou «contre les éclaboussures», sont des expressions douteuses. 7, record 9, French, - lunettes%20protectrices%20contre%20les%20agents%20chimiques
Record 9, Key term(s)
- lunettes antiacide
- lunettes antiacides
- lunettes anti-acide
- lunettes anti-acides
- lunettes de protection contre les acides
- lunettes de protection contre les produits corrosifs
- lunettes contre les produits corrosifs
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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