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HELP YOURSELF [20 records]

Record 1 2026-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • First Aid
CONT

To place a casualty in the recovery position, carefully roll the patient onto one side as a unit without twisting the body. You will achieve greatest leverage by flexing the casualty's leg that is furthest away and pulling this leg toward yourself. You can use the casualty's hand to help hold his or her head in the proper position. Place the casualty's face on its side so that any secretions drain out of the mouth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Secourisme
CONT

Si elle respire, la personne dans le coma doit ensuite être placée en PLS (position latérale de sécurité), c'est-à-dire sur le côté. Sa tête et son cou sont légèrement basculés en arrière et vers le sol afin de pouvoir évacuer d'éventuelles vomissures. Pour protéger sa colonne vertébrale, il est conseillé de placer l'équivalent d'un petit coussin sous sa tête (un vêtement enroulé ou la main de la victime peuvent également convenir).

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

July 24 is International Self-Care Day—an opportunity to raise awareness about self-care and the important role it plays in leading a healthy lifestyle. Self-care is about taking care of yourself, and making choices that help your physical and mental health, like eating healthy, getting enough sleep and exercising. The date chosen for International Self-Care Day(7/24) is a reminder that self-care is important to lifelong health, and its benefits are experienced 7 days a week, and 24 hours a day.

OBS

ISD [was] developed by the International Self-Care Foundation to promote self-care as a vital foundation of health. ISD has been running since 2011.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Cette Journée, célébrée le 24 juillet, vise à promouvoir la place centrale qu'occupe le fait de prendre soin de soi pour vivre une vie en bonne santé. Prendre soin de soi se traduit par des pratiques favorisant la santé physique et mentale, notamment de saines habitudes en matière d'alimentation, de sommeil et d'exercice physique.

Spanish

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Record 3 2021-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidemiology
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Protection of Life
CONT

Self-isolate means to... stay at home and monitor yourself for symptoms, even if mild, for 14 days [and] avoid contact with other people to help prevent the spread of disease in your home and in your community in the event you become symptomatic.

OBS

The verb "self-isolate" can be used to refer to the act of putting oneself in isolation or in quarantine. However, isolation (avoiding contact when one is sick) and quarantine (avoiding contact after a possible exposure, but without being sick) do not refer to the same concept.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épidémiologie
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Sécurité des personnes
OBS

Le verbe «s'isoler» peut être utilisé pour désigner le fait de se placer en isolement ou en quarantaine. Par contre, l'isolement (éviter les contacts lorsqu'on est malade) et la quarantaine (éviter les contacts à la suite d'une exposition possible, mais lorsqu'on n'est pas malade) ne désignent pas la même notion.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Epidemiología
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Protección de las personas
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Record 4 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
CONT

The body weight squat is perhaps the best lower body exercise a person can do. It basically works all the major muscle groups of the thighs, glutes and hamstrings.... Position your feet slightly wider then hip-width apart with your toes slightly turned out. Hold your hands out in front of you at shoulder height. This will counterbalance your weight and help you keep your balance. Slowly and under control, bend your knees and lower yourself down as far as you can without lifting your heels off the floor and then, after a brief pause at the bottom, push your weight back up until you are back at the starting position.

OBS

This bodybuilding exercise is performed without weights.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
OBS

Pour effectuer une flexion des jambes à vide, placez-vous debout avec le dos droit, accroupissez-vous jusqu'à ce que vos cuisses soient parallèles au sol et retournez à la position de départ.

OBS

Cet exercice de musculation s'effectue sans poids.

Spanish

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Record 5 2015-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Services and Social Work
DEF

The practice of having mentally handicapped people speak for themselves and control their own affairs, rather than having nonhandicapped people automatically assume responsibility for them.

CONT

By speaking for yourself you help other people-group home staff, government officials, and the general public-see that you are a person just like them, not a "disability". Self-advocacy is part of living in the community. Without it we might as well be shoved back into the institution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Services sociaux et travail social
CONT

L'autonomie sociale consiste à défendre soi-même ses droits en vue d'atteindre un but ou un résultat précis pour soi. L'autonomie sociale consiste à s'exprimer et à négocier en sa propre faveur, à prendre seul des décisions éclairées et à savoir comment l'on aimerait qu'un problème soit résolu. L'autonomie sociale fait également référence à l'autonomisation, au rétablissement et à la défense des droits.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

Not every business owner has the time or is the best person to set up and manage social media campaigns. So if you know you aren’t the right person, get help! And don’t beat yourself up because you don’t want to be an online social butterfly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

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Record 7 2008-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

Published in March 1991 in the series "Help yourself to service" by Public Works Canada, Human Resources Branch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Droits et libertés
OBS

Brochure publiée en mars 1991 dans la série «Rendez-vous service» par Travaux publics Canada, Direction générale des ressources humaines.

Spanish

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Record 8 2006-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Citizenship and Immigration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Citoyenneté et immigration

Spanish

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Record 9 2005-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games and Toys (General)
CONT

Laser Tag is a high tech form of hide and seek. In order to play you must be 48" tall.... After you are briefed to play, you move into the vesting room. Here you strap on your vest and release your phaser. Prepare to enter the maze and defend yourself and your team. As you enter the maze, lights, sounds, music and fog all help create a heart pounding, adrenaline pumping atmosphere for an awesome gaming experience.

CONT

Laser game ... is an interactive combat game played in a real environment full of snares and obstacles. ... The players are equipped with electronic fire-arms and electronic vests. This equipment communicates all the time with the computer, evaluates the game and sends the updated results to the displays on players weapons. When the game is over every player receives his own game protocol with his results.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
CONT

Un super labyrinthe où l'aventure vous attend. "Zappez" vos adversaires et tentez d'atteindre la base ennemie. Le jeu laser est une activité non violente basée sur la stratégie et la précision.

Spanish

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Record 10 2004-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Training of Personnel
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Education Theory and Methods
CONT

How can I work together online with my adviser and colleagues? There are various online teamworking options within Ernst & Young Online. You can decide yourself on the extent of your online teamwork. We can help you set up your own private virtual room and explore the possibilities for online teamwork.

Key term(s)
  • on-line collaborative work

French

Domaine(s)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
  • Internet et télématique
  • Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
CONT

La communication est la base de l'action. Vous le savez par expérience, surtout si vous travaillez avec des personnes dispersées aux quatre coins de la province (ou au-delà). En rapprochant les gens dans l'espace et le temps, le travail d'équipe en ligne peut aider votre groupe à être plus productif, comme en font foi ces exemples réels de collaboration en ligne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Capacitación del personal
  • Internet y telemática
  • Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
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Record 11 2004-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
OBS

Information for Seniors and Veterans, issued by Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada, Falls Prevention Initiative, Ottawa, 2002.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
OBS

Information pour les aînés et les anciens combattants! Publié par Initiative pour la prévention des chutes, Anciens Combattants Canada et Santé Canada, Ottawa, 2002.

Spanish

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Record 12 2002-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Sociology of persons with a disability
Key term(s)
  • Help Yourself-Hints from Persons with Disabilities

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Key term(s)
  • Pour vous faciliter la vie - Les personnes handicapées vous conseillent

Spanish

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Record 13 2000-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Reports
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

HRCC: Human Resource Centre of Canada.

OBS

Report never translated into French.

OBS

Source(s): Toronto Lakeside HRCC.

Key term(s)
  • Helping You to Help Yourself : Toronto Lakeside HRCC Business Plan 1997-1999
  • Helping You to Help Yourself-Toronto Lakeside Human Resource Centre of Canada Business Plan 1997-1999
  • Helping You to Help Yourself : Toronto Lakeside Human Resource Centre of Canada Business Plan 1997-1999
  • Toronto Lakeside HRCC Business Plan 1997-1999
  • Toronto Lakeside HRCC Business Plan
  • Helping You to Help Yourself

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de rapports
  • Travail et emploi
Key term(s)
  • Helping You to Help Yourself
  • Toronto Lakeside HRCC Business Plan

Spanish

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Record 14 1996-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
OBS

Published in March 1991 in the series "Help yourself to service" by Public Works Canada, Human Resources Branch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
OBS

Brochure publiée en mars 1991 dans la série «Rendez-vous service» par Travaux publics, Direction générale des ressources humaines.

Spanish

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Record 15 1994-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

[a hold used] for balance, to help raise yourself by pulling up on the hold, or to provide various forms of counterpressure.

CONT

Handholds offer maximum security when all fingers are used.

CONT

Handholds vary considerably. The easiest to use are those incut ones that the fingers can curl round and afford a pull; these are often called "jugs" if they are large. Pressure holds are holds where there is no grip as such and one relies on the friction of the rock. They may be sideways. There is also the "pinch grip", where the rock can be squeezed between fingers. A jammed hold (jamming) is when the hand is jammed into a crack for a pull. An undercut hold is one that is upside down, but it can be useful.

OBS

In winter climbing, hand or foot holds may be cut in snow or ice by an axe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

La bonne utilisation des prises de mains dépend plus de l'habileté manuelle et de la force des doigts que de techniques précises.

OBS

Sur le glacier l'alpiniste crée ses prises de main et de pied en taillant la glace au piolet (manches).

OBS

Le pluriel du terme varie selon les sources consultées. Il apparaît parfois comme «prises de mains» et d'autres fois comme «prises de main».

Spanish

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Record 16 1994-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
OBS

Published in March 1991 in the series "Help Yourself to service" by Public Works Canada, Human Resources Branch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
OBS

Brochure publiée en mars 1991 dans la série «Rendez-vous service» publiée par Travaux publics Canada, Direction générale des ressources humaines.

Spanish

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Record 17 1994-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
OBS

Title of a series published by Public Works Canada, Human Resources Branch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
OBS

Série de brochures publiée par Travaux publics Canada, Direction générale des ressources humaines.

Spanish

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Record 18 1990-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Materiel Management

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion du matériel militaire

Spanish

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Record 19 1989-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Financial and Budgetary Management
CONT

Get the advice of a credit counsellor if you cannot sort things out yourself.... Work out a budget with the counsellor's help and stick to it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Gestion budgétaire et financière
CONT

S'il vous est impossible de vous sortir de l'impasse tout seul, contactez un conseiller en crédit. (...) Avec l'aide de ce conseiller, établissez un budget que vous devrez suivre à la lettre.

Spanish

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Record 20 1980-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
OBS

Ancien slogan de la Commission de l'emploi et de l'immigration du Canada.

Spanish

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