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HFE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Engineering
- Workplace Organization
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- human factors engineering
1, record 1, English, human%20factors%20engineering
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HFE 2, record 1, English, HFE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- HF engineering 3, record 1, English, HF%20engineering
correct
- HFE 3, record 1, English, HFE
correct
- HFE 3, record 1, English, HFE
- human engineering 4, record 1, English, human%20engineering
correct
- HE 4, record 1, English, HE
correct
- HE 4, record 1, English, HE
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Human factors engineering(HFE) is the application of human factors knowledge to the design and construction of equipment, products, work systems, management systems and tasks. 5, record 1, English, - human%20factors%20engineering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ingénierie
- Organisation du travail et équipements
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ingénierie des facteurs humains
1, record 1, French, ing%C3%A9nierie%20des%20facteurs%20humains
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IFH 2, record 1, French, IFH
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ingénierie des facteurs humains consiste à concevoir des lieux de travail et du matériel qui tiennent compte des limites des performances humaines. 3, record 1, French, - ing%C3%A9nierie%20des%20facteurs%20humains
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería
- Organización del trabajo y equipos
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ingeniería de factores humanos
1, record 1, Spanish, ingenier%C3%ADa%20de%20factores%20humanos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En esencia, la ingeniería de factores humanos se centra en cómo los sistemas funcionan en la práctica real, con seres reales y falibles en los controles, y los intentos para diseñar sistemas que optimicen la seguridad y minimizar el riesgo de error en entornos complejos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ingenier%C3%ADa%20de%20factores%20humanos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Statistical Surveys
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Household Income, Facilities and Equipment Survey
1, record 2, English, Household%20Income%2C%20Facilities%20and%20Equipment%20Survey
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HIFE 2, record 2, English, HIFE
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Household Facilities and Equipment Survey 3, record 2, English, Household%20Facilities%20and%20Equipment%20Survey
former designation, correct, Canada
- HFE 4, record 2, English, HFE
former designation, correct, Canada
- HFE 4, record 2, English, HFE
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[An annual survey done by Statistics Canada that] provided information on household facilities and equipment based on a sample representative of virtually all private households in Canada. 5, record 2, English, - Household%20Income%2C%20Facilities%20and%20Equipment%20Survey
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This survey was replaced by the Survey of Household Spending in 1997. 6, record 2, English, - Household%20Income%2C%20Facilities%20and%20Equipment%20Survey
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Enquête sur le revenu des ménages et l'équipement ménager
1, record 2, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20le%20revenu%20des%20m%C3%A9nages%20et%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20m%C3%A9nager
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ERMEM 2, record 2, French, ERMEM
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Enquête sur l'équipement ménager 3, record 2, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20m%C3%A9nager
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- EEM 2, record 2, French, EEM
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- EEM 2, record 2, French, EEM
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette enquête [de Statistique Canada] fournissait des renseignements annuels sur l'équipement ménager à partir d'un échantillon représentatif de presque tous les ménages privés au Canada. 4, record 2, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20le%20revenu%20des%20m%C3%A9nages%20et%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20m%C3%A9nager
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cette enquête a été remplacée par l'Enquête sur les dépenses des ménages en 1997. 5, record 2, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20le%20revenu%20des%20m%C3%A9nages%20et%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20m%C3%A9nager
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de monografías
- Encuestas estadísticas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Encuesta sobre los Ingresos, Instalaciones y Equipos del Hogar
1, record 2, Spanish, Encuesta%20sobre%20los%20Ingresos%2C%20Instalaciones%20y%20Equipos%20del%20Hogar
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- EIIEH 1, record 2, Spanish, EIIEH
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Encuesta sobre las Instalaciones y Equipos del Hogar 1, record 2, Spanish, Encuesta%20sobre%20las%20Instalaciones%20y%20Equipos%20del%20Hogar
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- EIEH 1, record 2, Spanish, EIEH
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- EIEH 1, record 2, Spanish, EIEH
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Solvents and Petroleum Spirits
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hydrofluoroether
1, record 3, English, hydrofluoroether
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HFE 2, record 3, English, HFE
see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
International meeting on fingerprint development.... The solvents are a hydrofluoroether called HFE 7100 and a hydrofluorocarbon called HFC 4310(otherwise known as Vertrel XF). 3, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
British Airways uses two Microsolve M500/2C units and one Microsolve M450/2C, all providing two-stage co-solvent cleaning with a combination of hydrocarbon and HFE(hydrofluoroether) solvents. 4, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
With the assistance of Petroferm Inc.(Fernandina Beach, FL), a cleaning specialist and supplier of cleaning solvents, and 3M(St. Paul, MN), Cardiac Control Systems decided to test a single-fluid vapor degreasing process using 3M's HFE-7100. The hydrofluoroether(HFE) is listed in the Environmental Protection Agency's New Alternatives Policy as acceptable without restrictions for use as an alternative to ozone-depleting substances. 5, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Hydrofluoroether(HFE) is one of the new specialty chemicals that replaces previously used solvents with higher environmental impact. A demonstration of a recovery system for HFE is now taking place that captures HFE vapors and turns them into a liquid that can be reused in the manufacturing process. The solvent-recovery technology is being tailored to reduce operating expenses and emissions in producing computer disks, but is also suitable in semiconductor manufacturing and the aerospace industry. 6, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HFE : This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 7, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Solvants et essences spéciales (Pétrole)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hydrofluoroéther
1, record 3, French, hydrofluoro%C3%A9ther
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- HFE 2, record 3, French, HFE
see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce aux hydrofluoroéthers 3M, le nettoyage de précision est aussi simple et efficace qu'il l'était avec les produits à base de CFC. [...] Ce produit chimique breveté offre aux utilisateurs l'équilibre parfait entre le rendement, la sécurité des travailleurs et le respect de l'environnement. Les processus à base d'hydrofluoroéthers 3M permettent la production de pièces sans résidus, qui sèchent d'elles-mêmes sans entrer en contact avec de l'eau; la diminution des cycles et la réduction des déchets. Les hydrofluoroéthers se sont avérés efficaces pour l'enlèvement du flux de soudage et des résidus ioniques, le traitement et la manipulation des huiles, des graisses, des fines particules et d'autres contaminants. 3, record 3, French, - hydrofluoro%C3%A9ther
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HFE : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 4, record 3, French, - hydrofluoro%C3%A9ther
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Solventes y bencinas especiales (Petróleo)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrofluoreter
1, record 3, Spanish, hidrofluoreter
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- hidrofluoroéter 1, record 3, Spanish, hidrofluoro%C3%A9ter
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
- HFE 1, record 3, Spanish, HFE
correct, masculine noun
- HFE 1, record 3, Spanish, HFE
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Statistical Surveys
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Survey of Household Spending
1, record 4, English, Survey%20of%20Household%20Spending
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A survey of Statistics Canada, number 3508. 2, record 4, English, - Survey%20of%20Household%20Spending
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The annual Survey of Household Spending replaces the Family Expenditure(FAMEX) Survey which was conducted approximately every four years. The last FAMEX survey was for the reference year 1996. Content from the former annual Household Facilities and Equipment(HFE) Survey is also included in the Survey of Household Spending. The last HFE survey was for the reference year 1997. 3, record 4, English, - Survey%20of%20Household%20Spending
Record 4, Key term(s)
- SHS
- Household Spending Survey
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Enquête sur les dépenses des ménages
1, record 4, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20des%20m%C3%A9nages
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une enquête de Statistique Canada, numéro 3508. 2, record 4, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20des%20m%C3%A9nages
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'Enquête sur les dépenses des ménages, qui a lieu chaque année, remplace l'Enquête sur les dépenses des familles (EDF) qui était effectuée à peu près tous les quatre ans. La dernière EDF a été réalisée pour l'année de référence 1996. Le contenu de l'ancienne Enquête sur l'équipement ménager (EEM) est également inclus dans l'Enquête sur les dépenses des ménages. La dernière EEM a eu lieu pour l'année de référence 1997. 3, record 4, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20des%20m%C3%A9nages
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Statistical Surveys
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Survey of Family Expenditures
1, record 5, English, Survey%20of%20Family%20Expenditures
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- Famex 1, record 5, English, Famex
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A survey of Statistics Canada, number 3504. Discontinued. 1, record 5, English, - Survey%20of%20Family%20Expenditures
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The annual Survey of Household Spending replaces the Family Expenditure(FAMEX) Survey which was conducted approximately every four years. The last FAMEX survey was for the reference year 1996. Content from the former annual Household Facilities and Equipment(HFE) Survey is also included in the Survey of Household Spending. The last HFE survey was for the reference year 1997. 2, record 5, English, - Survey%20of%20Family%20Expenditures
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Family Expenditure Survey
- Family Expenditures Survey
- Survey of Family Expenditure
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Enquête sur les dépenses des familles
1, record 5, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20des%20familles
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- EDF 2, record 5, French, EDF
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une enquête de Statistique Canada, numéro 3504. Discontinuée. 3, record 5, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20des%20familles
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'Enquête sur les dépenses des ménages, qui a lieu chaque année, remplace l'Enquête sur les dépenses des familles (EDF) qui était effectuée à peu près tous les quatre ans. La dernière EDF a été réalisée pour l'année de référence 1996. Le contenu de l'ancienne Enquête sur l'équipement ménager (EEM) est également inclus dans l'Enquête sur les dépenses des ménages. La dernière EEM a eu lieu pour l'année de référence 1997. 2, record 5, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20des%20familles
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Enquête sur les dépenses familiales
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-05-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- HFC 4310
1, record 6, English, HFC%204310
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Vertrel XF 2, record 6, English, Vertrel%20XF
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
International meeting on fingerprint development.... The solvents are a hydrofluoroether called HFE 7100 and a hydrofluorocarbon called HFC 4310(otherwise known as Vertrel XF). 2, record 6, English, - HFC%204310
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vertrel XF: Probably a trade name. 3, record 6, English, - HFC%204310
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- HFC 4310
1, record 6, French, HFC%204310
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Vertrel XF 1, record 6, French, Vertrel%20XF
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vertrel XF: Cette dénomination constitue fort probablement une marque déposée. 2, record 6, French, - HFC%204310
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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