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SAFETY TIPS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-04-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- precautionary measure
1, record 1, English, precautionary%20measure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- safety tips 2, record 1, English, safety%20tips
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
"precautionary measures": phrases telling workers what measures should be taken when using, handling, or working in the presence of a controlled product. For example, the label might say: "Keep container in well-ventilated place". 3, record 1, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
"precautionary measures": short statements describing the precautions to be taken when handling a controlled product. Examples of precautionary measures include: - wear face protection; - avoid prolonged contact with skin; - store away from heat. 4, record 1, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
as a precautionary measure. 5, record 1, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
precautionary measures to be followed. 6, record 1, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
More often used in the plural form. 7, record 1, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- précaution
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9caution
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mesure de précaution 2, record 1, French, mesure%20de%20pr%C3%A9caution
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
«précaution» : Disposition prise pour éviter un mal ou en atténuer l'effet. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'entourer de précautions. Prendre des précautions, ses précautions. Avec de grandes précautions. Par précaution. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
précautions à prendre. 4, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
par mesure de précaution. 5, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé plus souvent au pluriel. 6, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'expression "mesure(s) de précaution" nous paraît un peu redondante. 6, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- medida preventiva
1, record 1, Spanish, medida%20preventiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- medida cautelar 1, record 1, Spanish, medida%20cautelar
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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