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OCCUPATIONAL FIELD [17 records]

Record 1 2025-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Collaboration with the OQLF
DEF

A pathological change in the structure of a muscle, a bone or a joint.

OBS

The terms "musculoskeletal injury" and "musculoskeletal disorder" are sometimes used interchangeably in the occupational health and safety field. However, these terms are not synonyms. The term "injury" refers to tissue damage, whereas the term "disorder" refers to a dysfunction.

PHR

occupational musculoskeletal injury

Key term(s)
  • musculo-skeletal injury

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Collaboration avec l'OQLF
DEF

Altération pathologique de la structure d'un muscle, d'un os ou d'une articulation.

OBS

Les termes «lésion musculosquelettique» et «trouble musculosquelettique» sont parfois utilisés de manière interchangeable dans le domaine de la santé et sécurité au travail. Toutefois, ces termes ne sont pas synonymes. En effet, le terme «lésion» fait référence à une atteinte tissulaire, alors que le terme «trouble» renvoie plutôt à un dysfonctionnement.

PHR

lésion musculosquelettique d'origine professionnelle

Key term(s)
  • lésion musculo-squelettique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
  • Colaboración con la OQLF
CONT

La lesión musculoesquelética se refiere al daño de los sistemas muscular o esquelético, que generalmente se debe a una actividad intensa.

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Record 2 - external organization data 2022-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 3 2022-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Collaboration with the OQLF
DEF

A pathological change in the function of a muscle, a bone or a joint.

OBS

The terms "musculoskeletal disorder" and "musculoskeletal injury" are sometimes used interchangeably in the occupational health and safety field. However, these terms are not synonyms. The term "injury" refers to tissue damage, whereas the term "disorder" refers to a dysfunction.

PHR

occupational musculoskeletal disorder

Key term(s)
  • musculo-skeletal disorder

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Collaboration avec l'OQLF
DEF

Altération pathologique de la fonction d'un muscle, d'un os ou d'une articulation.

OBS

Les termes «trouble musculosquelettique» et «lésion musculosquelettique» sont parfois utilisés de manière interchangeable dans le domaine de la santé et sécurité au travail. Toutefois, ces termes ne sont pas synonymes. En effet, le terme «lésion» fait référence à une atteinte tissulaire, alors que le terme «trouble» renvoie plutôt à un dysfonctionnement.

PHR

trouble musculosquelettique d'origine professionnelle

Key term(s)
  • trouble musculo-squelettique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
  • Colaboración con la OQLF
CONT

Los trastornos musculoesqueléticos (TME) comprenden un amplio número de entidades clínicas específicas que incluyen alteraciones de músculos, tendones, vainas tendinosas, síndromes de atrapamientos nerviosos, alteraciones articulares y neurovasculares [...]

OBS

Al realizar ciertas tareas, se producen pequeñas agresiones mecánicas: estiramientos, roces, compresiones... que cuando se repiten durante largos periodos de tiempo (meses o años), acumulan sus efectos hasta causar una lesión manifiesta.

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Record 4 2021-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Dress
CONT

A maximum of two occupational badges may be worn; the badge representing the current career field(regardless of level earned) is worn in the top position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tenue militaire
OBS

insigne de métier : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 5 2019-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Personnel Management (General)
  • Federal Administration
Universal entry(ies)
SH
occupation code, see observation, Canada
OBS

The Health Services Group comprises positions that are primarily involved in the application of a comprehensive knowledge of professional specialties in the fields of dentistry, medicine, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, occupational and physical therapy, pharmacy, psychology and social work to the safety and physical and mental well-being of people; and, in the field of veterinary medicine, to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases and the determination of the human safety of veterinary drugs.

OBS

The Dentistry, Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine Groups have been integrated with this occupational group, in conformity with the occupational group definitions published in the Canada Gazette on March 27, 1999.

OBS

SH: Government of Canada occupational group code.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
  • Administration fédérale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
SH
occupation code, see observation, Canada
OBS

Les groupes Art dentaire, Médecine, Nutrition et diététique, Sciences infirmières, Ergothérapie et physiothérapie, Pharmacie, Psychologie, Bien-être social, et Médecine vétérinaire ont été intégrés dans ce groupe professionnel, conformément aux définitions des groupes professionnels publiées dans la Gazette du Canada le 27 mars 1999.

OBS

SH : code de groupe professionnel du gouvernement du Canada. 

Spanish

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Record 6 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Continuing Education
  • Training of Personnel
DEF

[A form of education] designed for practitioners in the professions or high-level occupations to keep them up to date with new developments in their field, to acquire new skills related to their profession or occupational setting, and to understand the societal context in which they work.

CONT

One issue which has already emerged as a strong trend within the professional associations is the growing importance of CPD as a means of updating professional skills and ensuring competence and maintaining standards.

OBS

continuing professional education: term reproduced from Terminology of Adult Education with the permission of the International Bureau of Education.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éducation permanente
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
DEF

Complément de formation acquis par un membre d'une profession libérale qui suit, de sa propre initiative ou pour satisfaire aux exigences de l'ordre professionnel auquel il appartient, des activités de perfectionnement ou de recyclage afin de parfaire ses connaissances en vue d'une mise à jour et d'une amélioration continues de sa pratique professionnelle.

OBS

formation professionnelle continue : terme normalisé par l'Office de la langue française (OLF).

OBS

formation professionnelle continue : terme reproduit de Terminologie de l'éducation des adultes avec la permission du Bureau international d'éducation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Educación permanente
  • Capacitación del personal
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Record 7 2014-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
OBS

Founded in 1939, AIHA is a nonprofit organization devoted to achieving and maintaining the highest professional standards for its members. More than half of 10, 000 members are certified industrial hygienists(CIHs), and many hold other professional designations. AIHA administers comprehensive education programs that keep occupational and environmental health and safety(OEHS) professionals current in the field of industrial hygiene. ​

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
OBS

Association des États-Unis.

Spanish

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Record 8 2008-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Corporate Security
OBS

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Field operations, particularly those undertaken in isolated areas, expose personnel to a wide range of unique occupational risks and hazards. The purpose of this guide, therefore, is to provide an outline of basic occupational health and safety practices and procedures which may be applied and further developed as required by departments.

Key term(s)
  • Field Operations Safety Guide

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
OBS

Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. Les opérations sur le terrain, particulièrement celles qui sont entreprises dans les régions isolées, exposent les employés à toute une série de risques et dangers professionnels particuliers. Le présent guide a donc pour but d'exposer les pratiques et procédures fondamentales en matière d'hygiène et de sécurité professionnelles qui peuvent être appliquées et mises au point selon les besoins des ministères.

Spanish

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Record 9 2007-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. The guide will help health and safety committee members and representatives as well as supervisors, managers, engineers and other health and safety professionals to : Conduct hazard assessment of heat exposure in the workplace; Identify risk factors for work in hot environments; Develop prevention programs and practices to reduce injury and illness; Plan problem-solving actions through employee and management involvement; Develop hazard controls based on the most current knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety; Comply with legal requirements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail, Hamilton, Ontario, 2005.

Spanish

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Record 10 2006-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
CONT

Linguistic and cost-of-living differences among regions pose recruitment difficulties for a wide range of occupational areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi

Spanish

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Record 11 2006-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

For 20 years, the Employers’ Advocacy Council(EAC) has successfully represented the interests of Ontario employers in the ever changing field of workplace safety and insurance and occupational health and safety. EAC is a non-profit organization funded by employers for employers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens

Spanish

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Record 12 2005-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

The purpose of the Council is to promote and encourage practitioners to develop and maintain a professional standard of knowledge and proficiency in the occupational field known as "Human Resource Management" through certification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Travail et emploi

Spanish

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Record 13 2004-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

Individual monitoring. ... Area monitoring. (a) Measurements of radioactivity concentrations in the ambient air of the workplace shall be performed as follows: (1) Air sampling shall be performed in occupied areas where, under typical conditions, an individual is likely to receive an annual intake of 2 percent or more of the specified ALI [annual limit of intake] values.

OBS

As opposed to "individual monitoring." Compare with "indoor (air) pollution monitoring."

OBS

area monitoring : Strictly speaking, this term has a broader sense than "work area monitoring, "but it is often used in this short form to designate "work area monitoring" in the field of occupational safety; it can be used if the context is clear enough.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

surveillance de l'atmosphère : Ce terme est une forme elliptique des expressions plus complètes «surveillance de l'atmosphère dans une zone de travail déterminée», «dans une ambiance déterminée», «dans une aire de travail déterminée». On peut l'utiliser si le contexte est suffisamment clair.

Spanish

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Record 14 1999-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Armour
  • Tracked Vehicles (Military)
  • Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
CONT

Those individual training standards(ITS) that 03l3s must be trained in can be found in "ITS System for the Infantry Occupational Field 03"(Light Armoured Vehicle Gunnery(in-house document of American Army].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arme blindée
  • Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
  • Véhicules à roues (Militaire)

Spanish

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Record 15 1998-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
  • Examinations and Competitions (Education)
DEF

With reference to tests of scholastic achievement or specific occupational skills, a rating or assessment of the accuracy and adequacy with which the test as a whole samples the domain of knowledge or skill in question, as judged by a consensus of experts in that particular field.

OBS

for "content validation": The expression "content validation" should not be used as a synonym of "content validity" even though some authors tend to do so. "Content validation" is the process used to determine the degree of "content validity" of a test. "Content validity" is a property or quality that a test must have and which is obtained by the process of validation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique
  • Docimologie
DEF

Type de validité qui indique le degré de : a) congruence de chacun des items avec l'objectif mesuré; b) représentativité de l'ensemble des items d'un instrument de mesure en regard de ce qu'on veut mesurer.

Spanish

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Record 16 1994-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Training of Personnel
  • Education (General)
DEF

Materials consisting of a series of courses to cover instruction in any occupational field in vocational education which are designed to prepare persons for employment at the entry level or to upgrade occupational competencies of those previously or presently employed in any occupational field.

CONT

We frequently fail to recognize that much of the material presented to students in the classroom has, for the student, the same perplexing, meaningless quality that the list of nonsense syllables has for us.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
DEF

Matières qui consistent en une série de cours se rapportant à tous les genres d'emplois du secteur professionnel et qui sont destinés à préparer les personnes qui entrent sur le marché du travail ou à accroître la compétence de celles qui ont déjà travaillé ou qui travaillent encore dans un domaine particulier.

CONT

Souvent, nous ne voulons pas reconnaître qu'une bonne partie de la matière exposée en classe n'a pour l'élève pas plus de signification que n'en a pour nous une liste de syllabes dénuées de sens.

Spanish

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Record 17 1993-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

ISSA : International Social Security Association

Key term(s)
  • International Section on Information in the Field of the Prevention of Occupational Risks

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Key term(s)
  • Comité international pour l'information dans le domaine de la prévention des risques professionnels

Spanish

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