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IDLH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-12-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Toxicology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- immediately dangerous to life or health
1, record 1, English, immediately%20dangerous%20to%20life%20or%20health
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- immediately dangerous to life and health 2, record 1, English, immediately%20dangerous%20to%20life%20and%20health
correct
- IDLH 3, record 1, English, IDLH
correct
- IDLH 3, record 1, English, IDLH
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said of a] concentration which represents a maximum level from which one could escape within 30 minutes without any impairing symptoms or any irreversible health effects (NIOSH Guide 1978). [Source: Fundamental of Industrial Hygiene, 1979, page 735.] 4, record 1, English, - immediately%20dangerous%20to%20life%20or%20health
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
[Said of an] atmosphere where the concentration of oxygen or flammable or toxic air contaminants would cause a person without respiratory protection to be fatally injured or would cause irreversible and incapacitating effects on that person’s health. 5, record 1, English, - immediately%20dangerous%20to%20life%20or%20health
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canister Gas Masks are intended for use in atmospheres containing contaminants in concentrations less than those "immediately dangerous to life or health"(IDLH) and which are not oxygen deficient. 6, record 1, English, - immediately%20dangerous%20to%20life%20or%20health
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Toxicologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- présentant un danger immédiat pour la vie ou la santé
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9sentant%20un%20danger%20imm%C3%A9diat%20pour%20la%20vie%20ou%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IDLH 2, record 1, French, IDLH
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- danger immédiat pour la vie et la santé 3, record 1, French, danger%20imm%C3%A9diat%20pour%20la%20vie%20et%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- DIVS 4, record 1, French, DIVS
correct
- DIVS 4, record 1, French, DIVS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit de la] teneur plafond à laquelle, dans un délai maximal d'exposition de 30 minutes, il est possible à une personne de quitter les lieux exposés sans qu'il n'y ait manifestation de signes fonctionnels d'intoxication, perturbation irréversible de la santé ou décès. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9sentant%20un%20danger%20imm%C3%A9diat%20pour%20la%20vie%20ou%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'il y a danger immédiat pour la vie et la santé du consommateur, la Division de l'inspection des aliments a le pouvoir de suspendre l'exploitation de cet établissement ou, le cas échéant, d'en empêcher l'accès. 5, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9sentant%20un%20danger%20imm%C3%A9diat%20pour%20la%20vie%20ou%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IDLH : Sigle anglais signifiant «Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.» Se traduit en français par DIVS, danger immédiat pour la vie ou la santé. En matière de choix d'un appareil respiratoire, le NIOSH [National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health] définit la IDLH comme étant la concentration d'une substance dans l'air à laquelle l'exposition risque d'entraîner la mort, de produire immédiatement ou à longue échéance des effets nocifs permanents sur la santé, ou d'empêcher la personne exposée de se soustraire à l'exposition. Cette norme vise à permettre à une personne exposée de quitter les lieux contaminés si son appareil respiratoire fait défaut. Il faut en pareil cas s'efforcer par tous les moyens de quitter les lieux immédiatement. 6, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9sentant%20un%20danger%20imm%C3%A9diat%20pour%20la%20vie%20ou%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il s'agit d'une valeur définie et déterminée par le NIOSH [National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, des États-Unis]. L'abréviation anglaise «IDLH» est souvent utilisée telle quelle dans les ouvrages en langue française. 7, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9sentant%20un%20danger%20imm%C3%A9diat%20pour%20la%20vie%20ou%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
- Toxicología
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmediatamente peligroso para la vida o la salud
1, record 1, Spanish, inmediatamente%20peligroso%20para%20la%20vida%20o%20la%20salud
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IPVS 1, record 1, Spanish, IPVS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmediatamente peligroso para la vida y salud 2, record 1, Spanish, inmediatamente%20peligroso%20para%20la%20vida%20y%20salud
correct
- IPVS 2, record 1, Spanish, IPVS
correct
- IPVS 2, record 1, Spanish, IPVS
- peligro inmediato a la salud o a la vida 3, record 1, Spanish, peligro%20inmediato%20a%20la%20salud%20o%20a%20la%20vida
correct, masculine noun
- IDLH 4, record 1, Spanish, IDLH
correct
- IDLH 4, record 1, Spanish, IDLH
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En este sentido se ha considerado como un parámetro de protección de la salud en cuanto a afectación por toxicidad, el IDLH (peligro inmediato a la salud o a la vida), que se define como un valor máximo en ppm o mg/m³ en concentración de un contaminante tóxico al cual una persona puede escapar sin daños irreversibles a su salud en un período de hasta 30 minutos de exposición. Este valor se utiliza para definir la zona de alto riesgo, lo cual se hace mediante la utilización de modelos de dispersión que permiten determinar qué distancia se requiere en los casos en los que ocurran accidentes en actividades industriales con fugas o derrames. 3, record 1, Spanish, - inmediatamente%20peligroso%20para%20la%20vida%20o%20la%20salud
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Después de realizar el cruzamiento entre los listados anteriores, la Secretaria definió la inclusión de todas las sustancias que tienen un IDLH menor de 10 mg/m³ [...] 5, record 1, Spanish, - inmediatamente%20peligroso%20para%20la%20vida%20o%20la%20salud
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Protection of Life
- Respiratory System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Presur-Pak
1, record 2, English, Presur%2DPak
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pressure air pack 2, record 2, English, pressure%20air%20pack
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 900014 Series Presur-Pak provides an extra margin of safety for users who must enter atmospheres immediately dangerous to life [IDLH]. Like the Air-Pak, Presur-Pak provides pure breathing air, precisely regulated to the need(demand) of the user, from an aluminum cylinder carried comfortably on the back.... Unlike Air-Pak, which provides air on demand only, Presur-Pak, with selector switch in up(on) position, provides air on demand and maintains a positive, comfortable, gentle pressure within the facepiece well above that of the outside atmosphere. 1, record 2, English, - Presur%2DPak
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité des personnes
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Presur-Pak
1, record 2, French, Presur%2DPak
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le "Presur-Pak" IIa de Scott procure une plus grande marge de sécurité à ceux qui doivent travailler en atmosphères immédiatement dangereuses pour la vie. [...] Contrairement à l'appareil "Air-Pak" IIa qui ne fournit l'air que sur demande (pulmo-commande), le "Presur-Pak" IIa [...], en plus de fournir l'air sur demande [à partir d'une bouteille confortablement installée sur un harnais dorsal], maintient dans le masque une pression confortable, sensiblement supérieure à celle de l'air ambiant. 1, record 2, French, - Presur%2DPak
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Propositions de traductions françaises de l'appareil (description) : "appareil de protection respiratoire isolant autonome à (bouteille d')air comprimé, du type à la demande (ou à pulmo-commande) à pression positive". (Norme AFNOR 576-002 et catalogue Safety Supply). 2, record 2, French, - Presur%2DPak
Record 2, Key term(s)
- appareil de protection respiratoire isolant autonome à bouteille d'air comprimé du type à la demande à pression positive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1989-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- escape apparatus
1, record 3, English, escape%20apparatus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- escape-type respiratory protective equipment 1, record 3, English, escape%2Dtype%20respiratory%20protective%20equipment
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example: the oxygen self-rescuer and the filter self-rescuer. 2, record 3, English, - escape%20apparatus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Gas mask respirators... may be used for "escape only" from atmospheres which may contain concentrations of contaminants which exceed the IDLH("immediately dangerous to life or health") concentration. 3, record 3, English, - escape%20apparatus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appareil d'évacuation
1, record 3, French, appareil%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- appareil de protection respiratoire du type évacuation 1, record 3, French, appareil%20de%20protection%20respiratoire%20du%20type%20%C3%A9vacuation
correct, masculine noun
- appareil respiratoire de fuite 2, record 3, French, appareil%20respiratoire%20de%20fuite
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de protection respiratoire destiné à être utilisé uniquement pour s'échapper d'une atmosphère dangereuse. 1, record 3, French, - appareil%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les appareils de protection respiratoire peuvent être conçus spécifiquement à seules fins d'évacuation. 1, record 3, French, - appareil%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Phraseology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- escape only
1, record 4, English, escape%20only
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canister Gas Masks are intended for use in atmospheres containing contaminants in concentrations less than those "immediately dangerous to life or health"(IDLH) and which are not oxygen deficient. They may also be used for ESCAPE ONLY from atmospheres which may contain concentrations of contaminants which exceed the IDLH concentration. 1, record 4, English, - escape%20only
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Phraséologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- à seules fins d'évacuation
1, record 4, French, %C3%A0%20seules%20fins%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pour évacuation seulement 2, record 4, French, pour%20%C3%A9vacuation%20seulement
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les appareils de protection respiratoire peuvent être conçus spécifiquement à seules fins d'évacuation. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A0%20seules%20fins%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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